Role Summary
The software/controls engineers are responsible for bringing the custom automation equipment to life. The mechanical team designs and builds the physical machines; these engineers wire them up, program the PLCs, configure the vision systems, program the robots, design the HMI screens, and debug everything until the equipment runs production-ready. This is completely greenfield work. There is currently little to no PLC code on the machines, no safety guarding, and minimal controls. These engineers will write everything from scratch.
A key deliverable for this group is developing vision-based in-process quality inspection setups to replace microscopes currently used on each production line. This requires strong machine vision experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Write PLC code from scratch for custom semi-automated manufacturing equipment (Allen-Bradley primary platform)
- Develop HMI programs and operator interfaces (ProFace HMIs)
- Program and integrate robotic systems (Epson robots)
- Configure and program machine vision systems for in-process quality inspection (Keyence systems)
- Develop vision setups to replace microscope-based inspection, performing automated quality checks during production
- Design electrical schematics and panel layouts for automation equipment
- Set up and configure all sensors, I/O, and field devices
- Debug and commission equipment end-to-end: wiring, code, motion, vision, robotics
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers on equipment integration and with process engineers on process validation
- Support equipment deployment to production lines in Shakopee and eventually Mexico
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in PLC programming, controls engineering, or automation software development
- Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience (RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000, structured text, ladder logic)
- Experience programming HMIs (ProFace preferred, or similar platforms such as Rockwell PanelView, Siemens)
- Machine vision system experience (Keyence preferred, or Cognex, or similar)
- Electrical schematic design and panel layout experience
- Hands-on equipment debug and commissioning experience
- Ability to write code from a blank slate for greenfield automation equipment
Preferred Experience
- Epson robot programming experience (or similar SCARA/6-axis robot platforms)
- Python programming in an automation/controls context
- Experience with servo motion control and multi-axis coordination
- Background in benchtop or semi-automated equipment (not large-scale material handling or conveyance)
- Experience in precision assembly, fiber optics, medical device, or electronics manufacturing
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Software / Controls Engineer
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