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Job Title: Controls Software Engineer

Job Description:

As a Controls Software Engineer, you will work as part of a team to create and implement real-time control applications for industrial automation systems.  In addition to working as part of a team, you will be given the responsibility to complete many projects independently. Serra Systems serves customers in a wide range of industries ranging from wineries to semiconductor capital equipment manufacturers.  Applications are diverse and include many aspects of industrial automation, including manufacturing and distribution systems with an emphasis on both discrete and process control.  In addition to a full schedule of technical work, you will be interacting with customers in project reviews and post-implementation support.  Your thorough understanding of computer systems and software, your ability to learn quickly, and your ability to implement solutions quickly will be tested at Serra Systems.

Job Location: San Francisco with Bay Area travel

Job Requirements:

bulletExcellent written and verbal communication skills are REQUIRED.
bulletA thorough understanding of computer hardware and system architecture.
bulletFluent in programming languages for Siemens or Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
bulletFluent in IEC 61131-3 standard programming methods, specifically function and function block programming.
bulletFluent in Boolean programming languages, such as Assembly or Structured Text.
bulletThorough knowledge of relational SQL databases and their applications.
bulletA fundamental understanding of computer communications and network implementation.
bulletExperience with Wonderware or similar Human Machine Interface (HMI) software helpful.
bulletMust work well with people.
bulletMust combine professionalism and enthusiasm in approach to work.
 

Job Responsibilities:

bulletDevelopment of detailed functional specification documents prior to software implementation.
bulletDevelopment of real-time software for PLCs.
bulletDevelopment of Panel or PC-based HMIs.
bulletIntegrate hardware, software, and communications systems into reliable, robust systems.
bulletDebug software and systems, including PLC wiring, automation control networks and HMI.
bulletBasic Project Management.
bulletDocument the operation and design of systems clearly and completely.
bulletProvide customer support for installed systems.
 

Major: Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.

Degree Level: Bachelor's degree preferred.

For more information, contact:
Serra Systems, Inc
126 Mill St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448

FAX (707) 431-2660 or email hr@serra.com

For problems or questions regarding this web, contact [Scott Townsend].
Last Edited: Friday, May 31, 2002
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