Associate HMI Design Engineer

About the Role

As an Associate HMI Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and implementing software programming for generator control switchgear human-machine interface (HMI) applications. This includes configuring, programming, and testing HMI hardware to ensure optimal performance and reliability. You will collaborate closely with Power System Engineers to test, verify, and fine-tune HMI programming. Additionally, you’ll provide remote support for HMI installations and troubleshoot field-related HMI issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify template HMI programs to coincide with project-specific PLC programs.
• Convert legacy HMI programs to current HMI programming software.
• Configure industrial computers with software and HMI project.
• Verify developed/converted HMI programs and document test results.
• Provide HMI Engineering/Technical support to Production, Helpdesk, Field Service and Aftermarket.
• Support various HMI packages such as FactoryTalk SE, Vijeo, Panel View, Crimson and FactoryTalk ME.
• Configure lab PLC networks to support HMI program testing and verification (Primarily Schneider, Allen Bradly, and Woodward).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong working knowledge of HMI software platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk, RSView, Vijeo, Crimson, Kepware, Applicom, and Wonderware is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree In One Of The Following Fields:
• Computer Science (BCS)
• Computer Engineering (BSCE)
• Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)

Technical Excellence (Basic Understanding)

• Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.
• Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence.
• Provides examples or case studies demonstrating technical excellence in actual business scenarios.
• Pursues, prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges.

Analytical Thinking (Basic Understanding)

• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking (Basic Understanding)

• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Effective Communications (Working Knowledge)

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Product Testing (Basic Understanding)

• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
• Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
• Names key documentation required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems (Basic Understanding)

• Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.
• Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems.
• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

Human Machine Interface & Engineering (Working Knowledge)

• Generates specifications for parts or components with HMI software.
• Reuses design components via reusable libraries following standard procedures.
• Uses HMI to perform basic drafting such as wire frames, solid objects and array of objects.
• Performs routine changes to computerized schematics or drawings.
• Creates views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions; creates perspective drawings and orthogonal views.

What Will Put You Ahead (Desired Knowledge)

• Graphic Design Experience
• Photoshop
• GIMP
• Adobe Illustrator
• Experience in dealing with multiple disciplines such as service technicians, engineers, end users, etc.
• Programming Experience (recommended)
• VBA Scripting
• Javascript
• HTML
• C++
• FBD (Function Block Programming)
• SQL

Additional Information

• Relocation is NOT provided for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is NOT provided for this position.
• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. Business needs may require weekend scheduling.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.