The ICON technology team is seeking Senior Controls Engineer I to join the Vulcan team in an effort to continuously develop our growing fleet of mobile large-scale construction systems. This role is based on our Austin, TX campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and develop controls architecture with a combination of real time and soft real time systems.
Develop and maintain milestones and timelines for code releases with the coordination of product groups.
Be accountable for the delivery of milestones on time.
Program and debug complex control logic in structured text using TwinCAT.
Architect controls component selection for current and future systems.
Research and create a standardized architecture for using standardized controls, components, and electrical standards for the organization.
Create well-documented architecture decision documents regarding controls, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Create modular OO-based code patterns that are well-documented, structured, and easily maintained.
Building relationships with external stakeholders and acts as a two-way interface between the software team and external stakeholders such as Product and UX teams.
Proactive communication and escalation of code quality or related technical risks, issues and other relevant information.
Architect communications controls and handshakes between supervisory systems and hard real-time systems.
Develop, maintain, and extend fully simulated environments with unit testing along with creating fully automated test campaigns.
Present and communicate change logs and releases in a format suitable for communication to upper-level management and company-wide.
Actively participate in equipment design reviews and project status meetings with internal engineers/managers and external supplier managers and engineers.
Direct and mentor engineers in best practices and patterns to create a consistent product among other controls engineers.
Be the source of truth and authority for all control-related information.
Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis (e.g. Transition from office work to fieldwork at a moment's notice).
Support systems operating in the field, both remotely and on-site.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

8+ years of relevant controls development experience with a bachelor's degree or or 6+ years with a master's degree.
3+ years of experience working specifically with TwinCAT 3 (or other relevant real-time control systems).
Object-oriented programming in structured text.
Travel is minimal, however, the ability to travel (including internationally) on short notice is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Strong understanding of IP-based computer networking.
Proven track record of delivering projects to end users.
Strong understanding of motion or process control techniques in real-time industrial systems.
Innovative, driven, out-of-the-box thinker, self-motivated to investigate and implement new ideas, and proactive in overcoming obstacles.
A service-oriented attitude when in a support role.
Prior startup experience.
TwinCAT 3 Object Oriented Structured Text development.
C# or Python experience.
Ability to read and contribute to electrical schematics.
Self-starting attitude, excited to make things happen in new and ambiguous situations.
Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be prepared to work in extreme environments, including temperatures above 100 degrees or below freezing, sun, rain, and muddy conditions.

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