PLC Controls Engineer @ ALTEN Technology

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Position Duties

Provide a strong skillset and background in code and application development.
Complete IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industrial Controls Application Solution Development for Focused
Projects and Defined Priorities.
Lead projects supporting manufacturing business units leveraging advanced technologies supporting MTDC
(Manufacturing Technology Development Center) initiatives, delivering key capabilities as required.
Collaborate with cross functional teams (MFG, PD, R&A, Suppliers) to deliver planned project deliverables
Benchmark new advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to benefit future state applications.
Teach/Coach/Mentor and document technical knowledge.
Provide technical leadership to peers and management to assure the delivery of system performance.
Ensure the identification of lessons learned and their application to subsequent systems.
Interface with the Manufacturing Operations to understand their technical challenges and opportunities.

Position Qualifications Required:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline
2+ years code development experience in controls-based solutions
Strong project management and organizational skills
Direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, Vehicle, Powertrain, EV Battery Operations)
Ability to work in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills
Siemens TIA Portal Software code development experience and working knowledge of SCL or STL language

Preferred:

Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix
Knowledge of Mfg 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – data collection, AI, machine learning, IIoT,
Networking and Controls architectures including reading/editing Engineering Documents
Knowledge and experience with Client IT Systems
Desire to learn and switch between programming languages
2+ years code development experience using Object-Oriented programming language (JavaScript, Java, C#, Swift, etc.)
Web application code development experience (HTML5, CSS, etc.)

Other Information

Highly motivated self-starter
Ability to think “outside the box” to generate feasible and beneficial solutions to tackle complex problems
Ability to generate new ideas to improve upon existing (legacy/traditional) processes within Manufacturing
Proficient with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work in a team using Agile Scrum methodology and take direction from scrum leader

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.