Electrical Software & Controls Engineer

at  Astec Industries

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Job-related Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of development software and tools for embedded systems.
• Proficient in C / C+ / Structure Text programming, preferably in automotive or mobile equipment applications.
• Knowledgeable of network protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, Wireless 802.11, etc.
• Proficient at interfacing software with the control and data acquisition from sensor, including pressure, proximity, angular, temperature, etc.
• Proficient with developing code for the control of valves, motors, and other industrial devices.
• Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis.
• Proficiency with personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite software applications.
• Adept at problem solving.

Language Skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and effectively present information to customers and/or employees of organization and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Reasoning Ability Skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Pre-employment drug screen, physical (if required), and background check.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required.
• Occasional travel (including international).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Use structured systems engineering approach for the development of the software used to control heavy construction equipment.
• Uses knowledge of process automation techniques to advance the simplicity of operation and troubleshooting of equipment to maximize productivity by enhancing operator functionality and the minimization of equipment downtime.
• Uses structured software design techniques to distill product requirements into a product software specification, product software design, and product software test plan and creates the corresponding documents.
• Completes the controller/PLC programming and the HMI screen programming for product projects based on the software design.
• Performs unit testing and integration testing of all controller/PLC/HMI systems to insure performance and realization of all product requirements.
• Develops the software test plans for new designs and changes to existing designs, and coordinates the testing and validation using these plans,
• Contributes to the development of product documentation, including production work instructions, training manuals, troubleshooting guides, and product test plans.
• Identifies improvement opportunities and enhancements for product enhancements and/or cost reductions.
• Contributes to project teams to ensure the successful completion of project objectives, including schedule, budget, and feature set.
• Contributes to the development of new processes and procedures to enhance the software and hardware design capabilities and work products of the engineering team.
• Leads cross-functional software and HMI design reviews.
• Leads software design reviews for developed control software.
• Assists customers, via telephone or on site, to resolve function and/or application issues.
• Works with the Service Department to resolve field and warranty issues.
• Works with the Technical Publications Department to develop and update operation/parts/service manuals.
• Adheres to all Astec design and coding standards.
• Performs engineering calculations as required during design cycle.
• Follows proper safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned