Controller Development System

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• Develop machine control logic, state machines, motion control sequences, diagnostics, alarms, and safety-related functionality.
• Implement and support automation architectures using Beckhoff TwinCAT, Codesys, and Industrial PC (IPC) platforms.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, servo systems, and industrial communication networks into robotic and automated systems.
• Support system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define system requirements and software architectures.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), system-level, and acceptance testing.
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware integration issues using engineering test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, software specifications, and test procedures.
• Promote software quality through code reviews, testing practices, and configuration management., You will work in a collaborative engineering environment focused on robotics and industrial automation. The role involves developing and supporting real-time control software that directly operates robotic equipment, motion systems, and automated machinery. Engineers regularly participate in system integration, testing, commissioning, and performance optimization activities while working closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams., JSON Unix JIRA Linux TCP/IP Github Sensors Jenkins VS Code Teamwork Bitbucket Operations Innovation Kubernetes PostgreSQL Build Tools Web Services Microservices Schema Markup .NET Framework Product Lining Self-Motivation Professionalism Version Control System Software Windows Service Computer Science Stored Procedure Web Applications Agile Methodology Docker (Software) SQL Server Oracle Windows PowerShell Workflow Management Systems Engineering Integration Testing User Interface (UI) Software Engineering Software Development Computer Engineering Relational Databases Atlassian Confluence Model View Controller Angular (Web Framework) Microsoft Visual Studio C (Programming Language) Communications Protocols C# (Programming Language) SQL (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Entity Relationship Models Git (Version Control System) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Scrum (Software Development) React.js (Javascript Library) Python (Programming Language) Front End (Software Engineering) Extensible Markup Language (XML) HyperText Markup Language (HTML) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) JavaScript (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) +0

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• 3+ years of experience developing industrial automation, controls, robotics, or machine software.
• Strong experience programming in:
• Structured Text (ST)
• Function Block Diagram (FBD)
• IEC 61131-3 environments
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Codesys, or comparable PLC development platforms.
• Knowledge of real-time control systems and machine automation.
• Experience integrating industrial hardware including motion control systems, sensors, actuators, and servo drives.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus TCP.
• Experience using source control tools such as Git.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation skills., * Experience developing software for robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced automation equipment.
• Experience with Industrial PCs (IPCs) and distributed control architectures.
• Familiarity with embedded or edge-device software development using C++, Python, or Linux-based systems.
• Experience with motion control, multi-axis systems, robotics kinematics, or coordinated machine movement.
• Experience with automated testing, simulation environments, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems and safety PLC concepts., Linux Modbus Sensors Twincat Robotics EtherCAT Ethernet Debugging Machinery Actuators Visionary Automation Innovation Kinematics Code Review Simulations Mechatronics Test Equipment State Machines Version Control Test Automation Control Systems Structured Text Computer Science Machine Controls Autonomous System PROFINET Standards IEC 61131 Standard Systems Integration Software Engineering Software Development Computer Engineering Industrial Automation Motion Control Systems Electrical Engineering Function Block Diagram Artificial Intelligence Technical Documentation Communications Protocols Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality (SQA/SQC) System Integration Testing Telecommunications Networks Python (Programming Language) Programmable Logic Controllers Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Controller Development System (CoDeSys) +0

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

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