Industrial Automation

Job Description
Title:
Industrial Automation - Software Development Engineer

Id:
20508

Type:
FullTime

Location:
Bolton, ON

Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team

Job Purpose
The role of a Software Engineer within the Industrial Controls/Automation Platform team is to create state-of-the-art elegant, efficient, correct, and effective software and solutions for Husky's industrial products and internal software production systems. This encompasses all phases of the design process, including ideation, requirements clarification, design, implementation, testing and validation and support. The ideal candidate understands, and have passion for the manufacturing industry and automation, and experience with designing industrial software systems – OEM, real-time and embedded systems experience is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement best in class control and operator interface software (human-machine interface/ man machine) for industrial machinery.
• Design systems and tools for efficient software production in a dynamic environment.
• Design and implement industrial communication software.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex and challenging technical problems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and next generation software design.
• Communicate complex technical material in an understandable and digestible manner, verbally and in writing.

Technical Qualifications

• Post secondary education (University Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years' Experience with Microsoft tools and languages - visual studio, C#, and the .net platform (C, C++ an asset)
• Understanding and experience with basic UX (user experience) principles
• Familiarity with control software and platforms (Modern programmable logic controllers)
• Exposure to and understanding of industrial communication protocols (TCP/IP, OPC U/A, ModBus, CanBus, IoT)
• Exposure to and understanding of programmable logic controllers and programming (IEC61131, Beckhoff TwinCat, Siemens, Alan Bradley)
• Some experience with Microsoft's SQL server and databases
• Some familiarity with web technologies, some experience with developing back-end and front-end.
• Understanding and experience with asynchronous programming, mult-threading, multi-tasking, real-time systems

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, verbally and in writing.
• A quick independent learner, able to digest and understand complex concepts.
• An intelligent thinker, able to formulate hypotheses, troubleshoot, analyze, and propose solutions.
• A team player, able to work well with others in cross-disciplinary teams.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.