Software Development Engineer

We are currently representing a Bay Area industry leader founded over 40 years ago that provides a full service design, installation, and service of plumbing, piping, and air-conditioning systems. Located in the heart of the Silicon Valley their state of the art facility includes manufacturing capabilities that have led to an increase in efficiency and profitability. With business up over 20% in 2010 & 2011 and continuing to increase the team once again is looking to bring aboard additional support directly. Professionals that are self-sufficient enjoy autonomy however acknowledge the importance of helping their fellow team members is ideal to be successful and fit the company culture. The Owner and President of the company promotes a family environment with amenities that include a flexible work schedule, an on campus meal program and groups/clubs to increase morale within the company.

We are currently seeking a software developer that has experience working on custom motion control robotic equipment. This professional will work for a mechanical contracting company in a team of five to deliver a proprietary in house tool to ultimately increase efficiency, reduce costs and promote a safer work environment.

• Successful candidates will be capable of working on slow motion control systems, be experienced in R&D, and have experience with unique and/or custom equipment build ups. 
• As the only software engineer of the team this person will be expected to play a significant role within the capital tooling project.
• Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to, analyzing, testing, programming, commissioning and adjusting control applications.
• An overall expectation for the Software Engineer is to ensure this piece of equipment which consists of robotics, laser cutting technology and a complete chiller system.
• A successful Software Engineer can work out the kinks and adjust applications according to facility work scope.
• Software Developer must be able to integrate varying mechanical components into one application
• The project has already started with parts and software platforms being installed currently. This multi-million dollar project is expected to be fully completed late 2015 or into 2016. Once this project is completed the Automation Engineer will be a key component for this tool as well for the automation equipment for the shop as a whole in increasing efficiency and providing recommendations on how to better the facility.
• Our client is committed to training this individual on additional automated systems within the facility

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related
• 8-12 years of experience with R&D embedded software development 
• 5+ years in intensive embedded  C++ Programming
• Experience with industrial capital equipment- laser equipment is a plus
• Strong electrical background and in-depth experience with motion controls and control systems
• PLC programming experience a plus
• Experience working with robotics
• Thorough knowledge of all processes including; assembly, running diagnostics, programming, testing, and perfecting

Additional Experience Required

• DeviceNet experience
• EtherNet/IP experience
• GUI development experience