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Senior Controls Engineer I

The ICON technology team is seeking Senior Controls Engineer I to join the Vulcan team in an effort to continuously develop our growing fleet of mobile large-scale construction systems. This role will report to the Manager, of Vulcan Programs and is based out of our Austin, TX campus. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop controls architecture with a combination of real time and soft real time systems.
• Develop and maintain milestones and timelines for code releases with the coordination of product groups.
• Be accountable for the delivery of milestones on time.
• Program and debug complex control logic in structured text using TwinCAT.
• Architect controls component selection for current and future systems.
• Research and create a standardized architecture for using standardized controls, components and electrical standards for the organization.
• Create well-documented architecture decision documents regarding controls, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Create modular OO based code patterns that are well documented, structured, and easily maintained.
• Building relationships with external stakeholders and acts as a two-way interface between the software team and external stakeholders such as Product and UX teams.
• Proactive communication and escalation of code quality or related technical risks, issues and other relevant information.
• Architect communications controls and handshakes between supervisory systems and hard real time systems.
• Develop, maintain and extend fully simulated environments with unit testing along with creating fully automated test campaigns.
• Present and communicate change logs and releases in a format suitable for communication to upper level management and company wide.
• Actively participate in equipment design reviews and project status meetings with internal engineers/managers and external supplier managers and engineers.
• Direct and mentor engineers in best practices and patterns to create a consistent product among other controls engineers.
• Be the source of truth and authority for all controls related information.
• Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis (e.g. Transition from office work to field work at a moment's notice).
• Support systems operating in the field, both remotely and on site.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of relevant controls development experience with a bachelor's degree or or 6+ years with a master's degree.
• 3+ years of experience working specifically with TwinCAT 3 (or other relevant real-time control systems).
• Object oriented programming in structured text.
• Travel is minimal, however, the ability to travel (including international) on short notice is required.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong understanding of IP based computer networking.
• Proven track record of delivering projects to end users.
• Strong understanding of motion or process control techniques in real-time industrial systems.
• Innovative, driven, out of the box thinker, self-motivated to investigate and implement new ideas, and proactive in overcoming obstacles.
• A service oriented attitude when in a support role.
• Prior startup experience.
• TwinCAT 3 Object Oriented Structured Text development.
• C# or Python experience.
• Ability to read and contribute to electrical schematics.
• Self-starting attitude, excited to make things happen in new and ambiguous situations.
• Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization.

 

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be prepared to work in extreme environments, including temperatures above 100 degrees or below freezing, sun, rain, and muddy conditions.