Systems Software Engineer
Boston, MA, United States
DESCRIPTION:
As a key member in a multi-disciplinary Systems Engineering team, the Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and tests all aspects of electronics and electrical control systems for custom-built micromanufacturing systems and other types capital equipment used for life science applications. The individual also applies engineering and scientific principles to evaluate and improve processes or solve manufacturing challenges, with emphasis on circuits, controls, electronics, vision, and automation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary systems engineering team to provide technical support for various design & development projects.
Prepares, manages, and maintains material specifications for computer, electrical and electronic based systems, PLC, an HMI.
Write controls software applications on various system platforms (e.g. motion controller, servo motors, pneumatic controls, machine vision engines, laser scanner, part handling, automatic inspection, etc.).
Support setting up, debugging, testing, and qualifying systems software and hardware on various machines
Test and debug various electrical, electro-optical and electro-mechanical hardware and software interfaces (e.g. digital and analog I/Os, motors, lasers, cameras and other devices).
Develop action plans/schedules and provide timely technical status (mechanical, electrical, software) and coordinate activities with senior management
Create documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, I/O diagrams, and electrical schematics
Solves problems analytically using the structured problem-solving methods (e.g. DMAIC, 8D, A3, RCCA) and the scientific methods (e.g. hypothesis testing, design of experiments).
Support the sustainment of current products (e.g. continuous improvement, engineering changes, manufacturing specifications, troubleshooting, manufacturing support)
Facilitates the training of technicians in various areas of electronics, PLC, controls, and electrical repair.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in software, electrical engineering, or related fields (preferably from ABET-accredited institution).
Master of Science Degree is a plus .
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of directly related experience (3-6 years is a preferred)
Experience with electrical design for the development of electro-mechanical capital equipment for high-volume production environment (preferably for medical devices and/or life sciences).
Experience in programming PLC’s and HMI
Experience working with state/federal regulations and industry standards including NAFPA. UL, IEC, ISO, and CE
Skills
Proficient in the design of electrical circuits and controls for electro-mechanical & opto-mechanical systems
Proficient in the creation of electrical schematics & drawings (preferably in SolidWorks)
Proficient with Circuit Analysis & Troubleshooting to Component Level
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Teams
Hands-on troubleshooting skills will be required for installation, commissioning, and startup activities
Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hard Skills
Experience working with Solidworks Electrical and Solidworks PDM
PLC’s, HMI’s, Motion Controls, Vision Systems – Robotics is a plus.
Visual Basic, C++, C#
Strong understanding of systems integration – static/dynamic mechanical technology, electrical control technology, software programming, and firmware.
Able to use tools such as oscilloscopes, digital volt meters, signal generators/analyzers, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, LabView, for development/debug
Soft Skills
Takes initiative & able to work with little to no supervision in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to communicate in a clear & concise manner – written and oral
Maintain flexible and pragmatic can-do attitude
Act with a sense of urgency, accountability, resilience, and persistence
Physical Demands
May need to access tight space inside system enclosures.
Able to objects up to 50 lbs
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas
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