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• POSITION SUMMARY: The controls team at Braun handles a diverse array of software products, ranging from industrial controls systems, to custom supervisory and control applications, as well as web-based applications. The ideal candidate needs to not only have controls engineering experience, but be willing to learn new skills as required and to grow as a Controls Engineer.  The controls group also strives to function and collaborate in a team environment; working together, providing, as well as taking, guidance from others plays an important part in our development process.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and develop PLC logic for use in an automated industrial laundry systems.
  • Participate in all aspects of the software development process: from prototyping to development and testing, as well as lifecycle planning.
  • Contribute to and/or manage the conceptual design and definition of new PLC logic/software tools and modules to ensure their standardization, supportability, and reusability.
  • Develop control algorithms for sorting, routines, and resource optimization for use in automated laundry systems.
  • Take part in the risk assessment process for both new products as well as changes to existing products.
  • Hold project/product review secessions with senior management.
  • Provide technical support and product training to both internal and external service personal.
  • Interface with vendors and clients to better define the functional requirement for Braun's software products.
  • Act as the technical expert on specific software products and their application within the laundry industry.
  • Ensure that all engineering changes are accurately and thoroughly documented and communicated via Braun’s Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
  • Represent Braun at industry trade shows or technical meetings regarding machine control or system automation technology.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Exposure to machine level software development on either a PLC or embedded controls platform.
  • Experience developing PLC logic in either ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagram.
  • Experience with ANSI C, C#, LabVIEW, or any other upper-level programming language are desirable.
  • Comfortable working on and around industrial machinery.
  • A basic understanding of electrical design and engineering documentation.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS-485, TCP/IP and CAN bus.

   

  Education and/or Experience:

   Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or higher preferred in either Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Science. Associates degree (A.S.) combined with relevant work experience required at minimum. Must have a strong foundation in PLC logic development or embedded control systems. Working knowledge of PLC hardware/software as well as electrical design practices.

   

  SKILL REQUREMENTS:

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret software programs, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, technical procedures, governmental regulations, general business periodicals, and professional journals is required. 
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. 
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as product dimensions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to utilize various engineering calculations to conduct design verifications and design validations through the analysis of empirical test data.
  • Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.