Software Engineer/ Factory Automation/ Machine Controls

[TOM <tgugger@xxxxxxx>]

Software Engineer/ Automation- Machine Controls

Tom Gugger
Independent Recruiter
tgugger@xxxxxxx

This is a long term contract with an early April start date. The
project is under way, so
everything is GO. One must be a Software Engineer with solid machine
control experience. We have several openings, in Long Island, another
in New Jersey close to Morristown. Approximate money is $70hrW2 or
$80hr 1099 or C to C.
for those who meet the specs. There is NO expense money. If one wanted
to go Perm,
that can be arranged. The work is done on site. US Citizens and
Greencard holders
are welcome.

Keywords: Machine Control, Shop Floor, Automation, C++, OO, Visual
Studio 2008

If interested and qualified, email resume to tgugger@xxxxxxxx

Machine Control/ Software Engineer:
This position will be a critical member of an existing team, assisting
with the completion of the overall design / development and life cycle
of new and existing machine-control systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role will include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
=95	Quickly gain broad understanding of the overall application
specifications and the existing design work
=95	Support internal CIP & development tasks as part of refurbished tool
sales business
=95	Determine and Refine customer and in-house specifications into
functional software specifications
=95	Work with inter- and intra-departmental resources to develop and
test solutions
=95	Perform hands-on implementation and debugging on working hardware
=95	Provide design solutions of key components/modules that:
=95	Satisfy application functional requirements & specifications
=95	Comply with defined coding, source control, archiving, and delivery
paradigms
=95	Reflect consideration of safety, scalability, performance,
maintainability, reliability, and security
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
 BS or MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering
=95	5+ years experience of software design and architecture with C++,
Visual Basic and C# .NET technologies in a Windows environment
=95	Solid knowledge of Object Oriented programming and best-practices
design
=95	Able to present technical options in terms of their pros/cons and
impact
=95	Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in
written specifications / documentation
=95	Able to work independently with or without direction
=95	Able to travel (domestic / foreign), up to 10% (average)

 ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
 Experience with writing machine-control applications for factory
equipment (Semiconductor experience a plus)
=95	Knowledge of basic network architecture and Windows operating
systems
=95	Experience in effective collaboration methods for team development,
particularly across geographical distances.
=95	Able to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects
=95	Able to work with customers, third-party vendors, and outsourcing
partners
=95	Able to effectively estimate effort on projects