About the role#
The Controls Software Design Co-op reports to the Software Design Supervisor. You will contribute to machine concepts, control software design, and the integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems. This role includes travel to customer sites for machine installation and process development.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop PLC or PC-based software programs based on project requirements.
- Debug and commission control systems at Eclipse facilities and customer sites.
- Select, test, and integrate hardware including robots, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers.
- Improve methods of integrating controls technology to enhance safety and functionality.
- Test machine functionality to verify software completeness.
- Prepare accurate project documentation.
- Advise customers on technical problems and provide training on machine operation and programming.
- Ensure all project milestones are met and communicate any scheduling delays to the appropriate departments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary engineering degree or diploma program in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.
- Enrollment in an academic program that requires a co-op or work term.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Advanced skills in Excel.
- Ability to coordinate activities across different departments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour.
About Eclipse Automation
Eclipse Automation manufactures precision machinery for the industrial sector. Founded in 2001, the company designs and integrates systems for clients in the medical, energy, transportation, food, and consumer goods markets. It operates as a public company with 596 employees. The firm maintains its headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario, with additional offices in the United States, Hungary, and Germany.
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