Controls Software Designer - Senior

at  Eclipse Automation

Controls Software Designer (Senior)
Location: Cambridge, ON
Hourly Pay: $35.00 - $48.00 per hour
What We’ve Won
In 2021, Eclipse Automation was named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the seventh consecutive year by Deloitte – and that makes us a Platinum member. It’s a prestigious designation that we’re thrilled to uphold. We’re also a six-year recipient of the Growth 500 Award, celebrating Canada’s most dynamic and successful businesses.
What’s In It for YOU?

The Eclipse team is 900+ strong, working out of 17 locations across 5 countries and 3 continents. Our people are our greatest assets and our biggest competitive advantage. That’s why we ensure that they’re taken care of with comprehensive benefit packages that support the growth and well-being along with many additional perks such as:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• On-site Employee Gym, Free Snacks, Employee Events
• RRSP/DPSP Program eligible on day one
• Three weeks of vacation to start
• Career Development & International Exchange

When you join Eclipse Automation, you become a member of a dynamic world-wide team of experts, visionaries, dreamers, and builders whose know-how is unparalleled. A team that’s helping design and build our future, one innovation at a time.
Come and see what your future has in store. Your next exhilarating career move awaits!
Role Overview
The Controls Software Designer will contribute to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development, and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. The incumbent will also work on programming and integration assignments utilizing PLCs, PCs, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, lasers, and other controllers while delivering the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.

The Controls Software Designer job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods
• Debug and commission control systems at our facility during the system integration stage and then at the customer site during installation
• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties
• Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers
• Work with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project
• Advise customer on solving technical problems
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure)
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned
• Position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required in varying timelines
• Ensure scheduled milestones are met
• Notify the appropriate departments if milestones are not projected to be met by expected due dates
• Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations is less than 50% of time, however may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in an automation environment
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills
• Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience
• A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  About Eclipse
  Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation is at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our Teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.
  Our teams are made up of are innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name – to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world.
  Eclipse is an AODA compliant organization, and accommodations are available upon request.
  We support an environment where teams work together and where people can learn, grow, and thrive

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods
• Debug and commission control systems at our facility during the system integration stage and then at the customer site during installation
• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties
• Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers
• Work with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project
• Advise customer on solving technical problems
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure)
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned
• Position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as required in varying timelines
• Ensure scheduled milestones are met
• Notify the appropriate departments if milestones are not projected to be met by expected due dates
• Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations is less than 50% of time, however may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project need