Project Engineer - Software Systems

Company: Element Materials Technology
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the Business Improvement Team, the Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine project assignments under minimal direct supervision. These projects typically consist of software support for Element built test frames and IoT solutions to improve the capability and productivity of Element lab function. Some travel to other Element locations will be required. The engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities

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  Support existing Element built test machines. These machines utilize B&R Automation hardware and software. Developing new capabilities within the existing system will be a priority
  
  
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  Support and continue to develop IoT solutions for Element assets. Element utilizes home-built IoT hardware and software and supplements this with OEM solutions. Currently, myDevices is used for hardware and software servicesHave the ability to work on well-defined issues, standard and/or routine projects, without significant guidance or supervision
  
  
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  Takes Initiative and, in most cases, does not need to wait for further instruction
  
  
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  Able to decide on and implement appropriate design methods and protocols
  
  
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  Maintain close guidance of advanced Engineers within Element and via external sources to work on well delineated technical issues including standard and routine analysis
  
  
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  You will work closely with the following teams: Element IT, Element Data Science, Element Software Engineers, Element Operation Excellence, Individual lab General Managers and their supporting staff
  
  
  Skills / Qualifications
  
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    Strong knowledge of industrial automation and controls.
    
    
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    Experience with B&R Automation is a bonus, but advanced experience in the automation and controls field is required
    
    
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    Possess a high level of expertise related to scope, core theories, concepts, terminologies and boundaries of industrial automation, controls and IoT
    
    
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    Possesses a demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge within the context of Element's business
    
    
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    Can analyze and troubleshoot software and control systems
    
    
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    Possess strong computer skills, including experience in Structured Text, HTML, Java and C(+,#,etc)
    
    
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    Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
    
    
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    Basic experience with IoT solutions, both hardware and software
    
    
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    Any related hobby skills in programming, circuits and control applications would be a bonus#LI-SL1
    
    
    #LI-REMOTE
    Company Overview
    Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.
    When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
    While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
    Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
    Diversity Statement
    At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".
    All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
    Job Locations US-OH-Fairfield - Work From Your Own Home
    ID 2023-11134

Keywords: Element Materials Technology, Fairfield , Project Engineer - Software Systems, IT / Software / Systems , Fairfield, Ohio