Software Control Engineer (EE25027)

Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job # EE25027

Job Title Software Control Engineer

Office Location Roanoke, VA

Business Function/Department Industrial Systems/Software Control Engineering

Sales Territory, if applicable

General Role Description
Develop and test PC/PLC software control solutions for industrial systems applications that meet client specifications and 
fulfill project requirements

Role Accountabilities
− Interpret, then implement software project design requirements in collaboration with the project team and client
− Build control system software files, such as AC and DC drive configurations, motion control, local and remote I/O 
mapping, automation control, sensors, and human-machine interface 
− Develop and maintain embedded, real-time software for automation applications
− Develop and document software interfaces to client and third-party systems
− Perform system tests and simulations to ensure quality functionality
− Provide technical support during client witness of system test as needed
− Lead project design reviews to control project quality and schedule
− Provide technical support to commissioning engineers and clients during system installation
− Develop software engineering standards to improve productivity, increase quality, and reduce errors
− Develop engineering standards and procedures for new products

General Employee Accountabilities
− Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
− Give manager best advice
− Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
− Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
− Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment 
− Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
− Recommend viable improvements proactively 
− Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications
− Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, 
computer engineering, or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience 
− 2 years’ experience in control system engineering
− Demonstrated experience with machine-level programming
− Demonstrated experience with software design for industrial PLC, distributed I/O, and HMI systems
− Demonstrated success as contributing member in project team
− Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, administrative, organizational, and 
communication skills
− Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
− Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
− Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet
− Availability to travel domestically and internationally, up to approximately 15% of the time, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications
− At least 2 years of engineering experience, specializing in industrial drive and motor control applications 
− Demonstrated experience with GE PLC & HMI products
− Demonstrated experience with application and integration of laser and/or camera-based sensor systems in control and 
automation projects
− Demonstrated experience in embedded, real-time software application design
− Proficiency in Microsoft development tools such as Visual Studio, VC++, Visual Basic, SQL Server, .Net
− Demonstrated ability to apply new technology to meet evolving needs of the business and clients

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, 
individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not 
considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the 
application is submitted.

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