MAIN DUTIES:
1. The successful candidate will be part of our PC/PLC software team to support the project design and development, installation, commissioning and upgrading of factory automation equipment and other machine assemblies for customers in the various industries.
2. Design and implement PLC control programs specific to customers and project requirements.
3. He/She will be involved in each phase of the PC/PLC software development process right up to equipment buy-off including post technical support.
4. To assist in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing projects in timely manner to ensure schedules and customers’ requirements are met.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Consults with customers and/or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.
2. Utilizes PC/PLC to develop control signals, implement control algorithms and measure process variables such as temperatures, pressures and positions.
3. Design and develop PC/PLC software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
4. Direct software programming and development of documentation.
5. Writes application software to
- Monitor equipment status, operation, and function
- Ensure system operates in conformance with specifications
- Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements
6. Develops and directs software system testing and validation procedures.
7. Modifies existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
8. Consults with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems.
9. Provides technical support and instruction to staff and customers regarding software standards and troubleshooting
10. Develops detailed design for machines’ HMI / UI.
11. Writes technical reports, manuals and technical support documentation.
12. Provide technical support and instruction to staff and customers regarding electrical equipment standards and troubleshooting.
13. Responsible for any other role as assigned by the Supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent degree in a related technical field.
2. Relevant experience working with multi-disciplined project teams, in an automation or system integration environment with exposure across various industries.
3. Knowledge in software and hardware design specializing in PLC programming preferably on Allen Bradley, Omron and BeckHoff.
4. Ability to work independently in designing and liaising with customers on technical specifications and requirements.
5. Possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.
6. Good presentation and communication skills.
7. Excellent project management ability.
