Industrial Automation Software Engineer

4 weeks ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Clearpath Robotics Full time

About the Role

As we expand our fleet of robots and explore innovative applications for our technology, we are seeking a skilled Industrial Controls Engineer. Your expertise will be crucial in transforming our creative concepts into fully operational autonomous mobile robots, ensuring precision and reliability at every stage of development.

Your responsibilities will encompass the design of industrial control systems for both new and existing robotic platforms. This includes the entire lifecycle of design, from initial concept and requirements gathering to detailed design, verification, validation, and final production release.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, maintain, and enhance control systems software, adhering to industry standards such as ISO 13849, ISO 3691-4, and IEC 61508.
  • Oversee the upkeep of current industrial control systems for autonomous mobile robots.
  • Program and configure automation controllers (PLC/PAC) and various industrial devices.
  • Conduct initial diagnostics on complex mechatronic systems to identify root causes of issues using software logs and analysis tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance and safety issues in existing control systems.
  • Create new diagnostic tools to facilitate rapid identification of hardware and software problems.
  • Develop and execute validation and testing protocols for control system functionality.
  • Review and approve configurations and firmware for various industrial devices.
  • Contribute to the selection and evaluation of new hardware components.
  • Configure and commission new robotic vehicles and control systems.
  • Maintain and update design documentation, including meeting notes, requirements, architecture documents, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Engage in the software and product development lifecycle, providing constructive feedback.
  • Support risk assessments, PL analysis, gap analysis, and FMEA activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Manage project tasks using JIRA.
  • Assist with robot configuration and troubleshooting in a Linux environment.
  • Provide on-site and remote support for troubleshooting and commissioning of prototype robotic vehicles.
  • Offer technical insights and feedback to product management.
  • Explore and assess new technologies.
  • Participate in collaborative technical planning sessions.

About You:

You are passionate about your work and are driven to see projects through to completion. You thrive in a creative and dynamic environment, motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Your common sense and problem-solving skills are key assets in navigating challenges.

Required Experience/Skills:

  • 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Degree/diploma in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related field.
  • Ability to work independently while managing deadlines.
  • Experience with industrial automation systems in safety-critical environments.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping and troubleshooting mechatronic systems.
  • Advanced knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting, particularly with Rockwell Automation and Siemens tools.
  • Familiarity with SICK laser scanners and Flexisoft safety PLCs.
  • Understanding of industrial fieldbus and network protocols.
  • Basic familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line operations.
  • Experience with Python scripting for automation.
  • Knowledge of software version control and CI/CD tools.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts through sketches and technical writing.
  • Experience in development or deployment projects.
  • Adaptability to changes in project priorities.

Bonus Skills:

  • IT experience in networking and OS troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of industrial electrical design.
  • Understanding of mobile robotics aspects such as perception and navigation.
  • Experience with ROS and programming languages like Python, C++, or C# .NET.

At Clearpath Robotics, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

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