Software Engineer - Embedded Controls

Overview

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Controls Engineer
- Software for our FW Murphy Production Controls business located in Rosenberg, TX
. We manufacture and deliver a wide range of instrumentation and control solutions for the Oil & Gas Production and Natural Gas Compression markets. Our products improve the protection, performance, and reliability of the Natural Gas Supply Chain while protecting our environment and creating systems and equipment to help producers stay in compliance and meet stringent emission regulations. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and the ability to be a key member of a growing and innovative company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Controls Engineer
- Software plays a key role in designing, programming, and testing control systems that drive the performance and reliability of our equipment. Working primarily with embedded systems and control panel systems, this role translates customer specifications and engineering requirements into functional software solutions.

The Controls Engineer
- Software collaborates closely with internal teams and external customers to ensure each solution meets quality, safety, and operational standards. This position also provides technical support, training, and troubleshooting for customer projects, particularly in the gas compression industry.

• Using control panel wiring drawings and customer approved theory of control documentation:
• Create and/or modify a Sequence of Operations (SOO) to be used in the development of Embedded System and HMI applications.
• Create and/or modify Embedded System and HMI programs for Embedded System controlled panels in accordance with departmental programming guidelines and templates.
• Functionally test and debug Embedded Systems and HMI applications for all control panel features and capabilities per customer final approved documentation via test lab simulation hardware and software.
• Provide customer service for Embedded System controlled panels via conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) in the presence of customers and/or via technical phone support to service personnel as needed.
• Manage project cycles to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality control systems. This could involve customer interaction.
• Standardize control panel designs to streamline processes and minimize errors.
• Write technical documents (sequence/narrative/reports/emails).
• Provide engineering level assistance to the Technical Service Department to aid customer support resolution.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline preferred. Work experience (5+ years) or technical certificate/program in lieu of degree will be considered.
• 2+ years’ work experience in similar role(s) within fast-paced manufacturing and/or technical environment.
• Proficient in programming with Structured Text and Scripting Programming Languages; ANSI C or C++, preferred.
• Ability to create written test procedures for the demonstration and proofing of control panel applications, via full functional simulation, using test equipment, meters, lights, and/or switches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resolve design issues, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• 2 years minimum industrial experience maintaining and programming Embedded PLC controlled machinery or equipment.
• Understand commonly used drafting symbols found on industrial electrical control panel wiring and construction drawings.
• Ability to comprehend functional layout/wiring diagrams, P&IDs, end user specifications and theory of operations while writing control panel Embedded Systems & HMI applications.
• Knowledge of reciprocating/screw compressors utilizing industrial (gas and diesel) engines and/or electric motors and VFDs is a plus.
• Familiar with one of the following manufacturers proprietary programming software:
  Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE/Emerson, or Schneider Electric. Allen-Bradley or Siemens is preferable.
• Working knowledge of…