Controls Software Engineer; Remote

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Location: PW117:
Michigan Remote Remote Location , Remote City, MI, 49503 USA

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None / Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone.

Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The positions primary focus is the creation and validation of a centrally operational technology, controls hardware & software specification for all of Pratt and Whitney to utilize. After creation, this role will be to ensure compliance with all Pratt and Whitney sites as well as machine and system suppliers. The position will also create and implement standard deliverables and buy off procedures generated as part of the control’s specification and in alignment with all company and project automation goals.

• PLC code standardization
• Software Defined Network (SDN) requirements and standardization
• Optimal software requirement list per application including supplier selection
• Firewall rule implementation
• Data collection and user interfaces
• Database recommendations and formatting
• Standard data collection templates that can be easily replicated
• Data/Communication driver creation and maintenance
• Performance board and HMI screen standardization
• Standard engineering procedures and documentation
• Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation
• Maintenance procedures including rev level standardization
• Training module creation and proficiency level definitions
• Works to influence parties within and outside of department at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures.
• Assist as resource in the capital procurement process
• Provide an expert level of understanding of controls standards and execution to all levels of the organization.
• Provide input on database structures
• Communicate with business partners both local, remote, internally, and externally
• Applying expertise to technical problem resolution for current and future projects.
• Meeting all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Industrial electrical engineering, Computer/ Software engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline and/or 5+ years of experience in automated systems specifically in manufacturing environments
• US Citizen due to program requirements
• The ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance Up to 50% travel required.

• Studio 5000 Logix designer, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition!, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD, Eplan and MS Office Suite
• Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization
• Candidate should be self-starter and able to work with minimal direction
• Extensive experience with controls hardware design utilizing a broad range of components and architectures
• Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufactures and applications
• Understanding of how SQL databases are constructed
• Extensive experience with software development and Ignition! protocols
  
  Understanding of OPC UA interfaces
• Experience with system software / PLC code development, HMI development