Software Controls Engineer

Software Controls Engineer - Plymouth, Michigan Discover your potential. Pursue your passion.Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere.We are looking for a talented Software Controls Engineer who is responsible for designing, implementing and supporting computer-based data acquisition and control systems for precision test equipment, also the inter-networked control of such equipment. The Software Controls Engineer is involved in all phases of product life-cycle, from customer specifications and reviews to implementation and testing to training.An ideal candidate will possess passion and enthusiasm for learning and problem solving. They will have the opportunity to be mentored or trained by senior level engineers and software architects to grow and enhance their overall expertise. The Software Controls Engineer will also be expected to train and mentor less experienced engineers.Main Responsibilities:Software development using multiple environments; C, Delphi, Visual Studio .NETReview technical specifications for conformance and exceptionsWork with the engineering team and customers to develop practical controls concepts in the absence of detailed equipment or testing specificationsOffer creative and suitable solutions to design challenges or flawsDefine test plans and perform validation testing to confirm system and functional requirements are metWork with our test laboratories to enhance the capabilities of LINK Test Equipment and support the latest industry procedures and standards, as well as new R&D opportunitiesAssist LINK Service Technicians and customers with technical issuesQualifications:Bachelors degree or certificate in related disciplineUnderstanding of hardware and software designsExperience with embedded systems or software-based controlsFamiliarity with CAN and Ethernet communication protocolsSolid understanding of mechanical systems and undergraduate level physicsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to read and understand electrical control prints and hydraulic/pneumatic diagramsInterpersonal skills for working on a team and with customersStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to listen to, understand and communicate information both verbally and writtenAvailable for occasional travel, both domestic and internationalPhysical Requirements: This position is located in an office and involves sedentary work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.Ability to speak verbally, and read in EnglishAbility to see with corrective lensesAbility to hearAbility to walkAbility to travel up to 10% domesticallyHazards:Normal hazards related to working in an office environment, manufacturing, and testing environmentNormal hazards related to road and air travelLINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.