Field Service Controls Engineer II

ICON

ICON

Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Jun 22, 2024

ICON is looking for a Field Service Controls Engineer II to the Engineering Service and Support team in an effort to continuously develop our growing fleet of mobile large-scale construction systems. The ideal candidate is an excellent troubleshooter with strong documentation skills and a passion for structured text. This role is based on our Austin, TX campus. Additionally, travel to ICON's job sites to support troubleshooting and repairs may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Debug and diagnose complex control logic in Structured Text using Twincat.
  • Contribute to modular OO-based code by creating improved documentation
  • Develop clear and concise code that maintains durable communication to higher-level control and monitoring systems.
  • Document and maintain change logs for all updates.
  • Actively participate in equipment design reviews and project status meetings with internal engineers/managers and external supplier managers and engineers.
  • Diagnose and document troubleshooting steps for controls-related systems including PLC/VFDs and other EtherCAT and IO-Link devices.
  • Support systems operating in the field, both remotely and on-site.
  • Travel is minimal, however, the ability to travel (including international) on short notice is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of relevant controls development experience with a relevant bachelors degree or 8+ years without.
  • 2+ years of experience working specifically with TwinCAT 3 (or other relevant real-time
  • control systems).
  • Object oriented programming in structured text.
  • A solid understanding of IP based computer networking.
  • A proven track record of delivering projects to end users.
  • A solid 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.
  • Must be prepared to work, in part, in extreme environments.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior startup experience
  • Twincat 3 Object Oriented Structured Text development.
  • 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.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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