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Acara Solutions Software Design and Control Systems Engineer in Chanhassen, Minnesota
Description Acara Solutions is hiring a Software Design and Control Systems Engineer (Identity and Biometric Solutions) in Chanhassen, MN CFIUS and MRPT Clearance required This is a 6-month contract with opportunity for extension and/or permanent hire Schedule: Monday-Friday/ 8:00am-5:00pm OR 9:00am-6:00pm / after training hybrid work schedule option Pay Rate: $53/hr. Responsibilities: Develop and design machine controls for newly built custom automation machines, upgrades to our current standard machines, line modifications, and additions. Develop engineering design including the following: Electrical schematics, panel layouts, and the bill of materials, for equipment. These would be documented in CAD, CAD Electrical, and/or Solidworks Electrical Provide the programming for the PLC and HMI Purchasing of components Active involvement in scheduling and planning team meetings with contractors, consultants, plant personnel, and management to deliver on time. Train plant personnel on operation, maintenance and use of equipment. Maintain project documentation and assist in creating Machine Operation Manuals Assistance on the shop to help fabricate the panels etc. Assist in product design and architecture development Design, develop and maintain software systems to satisfy documented software requirements Investigate and analyze reported software defects to resolve them in a timely manner. Proactively provide status, raise issues, and communicate necessary information to appropriate team members on a regular basis Prepare, present, and participate in technical discussions and code review Contribute to the continued development of processes to improve the efficiency and quality of development projects; assist in formulating standards and development practices to improve the software development process Make recommendations and assist in the implementation of new processes and tools Consult with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware & software and operational & performance requirements of the overall system Manage the software build process and manage all software releases Other tasks as deemed necessary and within skill set Job Requirements Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university Must have Experience with automation and PLC software integration (Highly analytical) Six Sigma certification required 5+ years of software development experience with demonstrable experience and fundamental understanding of: Beckhoff twin cat 3 and twin cat 2, Cognex - insight explorer, Visual studio- C#, Data base- Sequel Sever Management Studio, VIP plus - Yamaha robot. RSX studio for new Yamahas, Keyence - XGX Vision editor and Vision Terminal, Notepad ++ Solidworks and Autocad experience Working skills in multiple SW languages, Op Systems and development processes Demonstrated capabilities for incorporating relational database management systems (MS SQL, Oracle, etc.) into software applications Strong understanding of software development processes, principles and objectives Knowledge of source code management and configuration Experience in development through the entire life cycle including design, architecture, and implementation. Excellent analytical skills and ability to act in an entrepreneurial manner to ensure that the software delivered matches the needs of the opportunity. Proven analytical, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both a technical and non-technical audience; comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources. Interested in the challenge, excitement, and responsibility of a fast-paced, growth environment; desire and ability to learn and apply new skills and technologies quickly Experience with working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environment Demonstrated hands-on approach to problem solving Additional Qualifi ations: Keyence Vision Systems a plus Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.