Controls Software Engineer

Position summary

Responsibilities

• Own assigned controls software workstreams for medium-complexity distributed systems, including systems with approximately 200–500 I/O points.
• Create and modify PLC software according to specifications, functional requirements, and controls standards.
• Design and improve HMI/SCADA applications using industrial interface, alarm-management, and safety practices.
• Integrate PLC software with server-based systems such as EPICS and partner with technical teams to integrate equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, networks, interfaces, instrumentation, hardware, and software through development, commissioning, and operations.
• Participate in hazard analyses and design reviews; identify software safety risks and implement safeguards.
• Create design documentation, test plans, operator and training materials, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge-base content.
• Mentor Associate engineers and communicate risks or blockers early.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Professional controls software development experience in an industrial, manufacturing, scientific, or comparable technical environment.
• Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 languages, including Structured Text and/or Ladder Logic.
• Experience creating or maintaining HMI/SCADA software and applying industrial UI/UX practices.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and P&ID drawings.
• Working knowledge of networking, industrial communication protocols, distributed controls architecture, source control, and code-branch management.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, network devices, instrumentation, hardware/software interfaces, and controls systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred experience

• EPICS, Beckhoff controls, or other large-scale distributed control systems.
• R&D, commissioning, accelerator, or safety-controlled environments.
• High-level programming languages such as C++, Java, C#, or Python; Linux; object-oriented programming; and test-driven or automated testing practices.
• Complex controls troubleshooting involving PLCs, instrumentation, networking, and scientific equipment.

Work environment

• Full-time, onsite position at Nusano's facilities in West Valley City, Utah.
• Work may take place in offices, laboratories, engineering, R&D, or production environments.
• The role involves radiation environments and potential hazards including high voltage, strong magnetic fields, chemicals, cryogenic substances, and radiological sources; specialized training, safety procedures, and PPE apply.
• Work may involve extended sitting or standing and frequent computer use and manual dexterity.
• Travel is less than 10% for commissioning, vendor visits, training, or other project needs.

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