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Job Title: Software Engineer - Software Controls

Job Code: 27902

Job Location: Tempe, AZ

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Software Engineer performs a variety of engineering work in the control, construction, integration, and maintenance of complex electro-optical, thin-film deposition, and vacuum systems. Emphasis will be on automation of the processing, including both machine vision and motion controls, using both hardware and software. The hardware design aspects involve specifying robotic motion controls, mounting and wiring considerations, and thermal/power handling design. The software automation includes machine vision. Specifying and using COTS controllers and equipment to supplement these designs will also be expected, where appropriate. Most equipment involves high voltage and vacuum design techniques and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the Equipment Engineering Manager and departmental engineers to coordinate project requirements and communicate current status
• Creation of various types of documentation (for use in production) using a variety of tools, including engineering and production review and release
• Conduct research and development activities concerned with the design, building, and testing of embedded electro-mechanical robotic systems, automated electro-optical and high vacuum thin-film deposition system monitoring and control.
• Build and test prototypes of proposed Capital & IRAD funded electro-mechanical robotic, and integrated process control systems. This includes design and integration of electronic components with optical subsystems
• Ownership of equipment operation software documentation
• Develop electrical design, schematics and drawings in CAD
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
• Research supplier products for assembly components
• Develop electrical bill of materials
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
• Check quality of assemblers and technicians work and respond to inquiries during assembly
• Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications
• Understand project requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Review, repair and redesign legacy code
• Troubleshoot issues with existing systems/production support
• Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews with the Engineering team to ensure proper implementation of features
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 4 years prior experience in process development, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Automotive, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, or Semiconductor is a plus.
• Experience with Industrial Automation
• In-depth knowledge and application of engineering principles and concepts
• Programming Vision Systems (e.g. Cognex, Keyence)
• Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems
• Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
• PLC Development experience and SCADA integration
• MES experience (Ignition, Sepasoft, or similar)

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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