Company Description
Simco-Ion has been in the static control business since 1936, and its longevity speaks to their success at improving safety, increasing efficiency, and lowering overall costs for customers. At the forefront of the static control industry for over 80 years, today, Simco-Ion is a global enterprise with vast intellectual property and resources. When working at Simco-Ion, you will be empowered in an environment that encourages open communication and big ideas, competitive pay for your performance, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to make an impact.
ITW, a Fortune 200 company, is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has prospered for over 100 years, changing the way people live and work worldwide. Each of ITW’s businesses has an independent entrepreneurial spirit and the freedom to innovate. It is the highly talented people at ITW who drive success through new products and customer-driven solutions.
Job Description
Basic Function:
This is an onsite everyday position at 1141 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94502, USA.
Software/Firmware Development for New and Existing Ionization and Process Monitoring Equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and support C, C++, and C# Software/Firmware for embedded and desktop applications.
- Develop, support, and maintain test fixtures, software, and calibration equipment built to Simco-Ion specifications.
- Develop and/or interpret equipment specifications, complex drawings, and schematics.
- Review board schematics to ensure proper functionality.
- Troubleshoot firmware vs. electrical issues, hardware, and software, during PCBA development/testing.
- Conduct product operational testing and control-loop behavior and performance utilizing data loggers, oscilloscopes, meters, etc.
- Provide support to global service centers and factories in troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software and system problems.
- Experience working in a lab environment.
- Support the Company's continuous improvement initiatives, particularly as related to product quality.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Only Local Candidates, willing to work on-site full-time, and legally eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship will be considered.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in C, C++ and C# Firmware/Software Windows© development (IDEs, debuggers), using Microsoft Development tools.
- Good code organizational skills including version control, flowcharts, and code commenting.
- Good Understanding of Windows Scripting.
- Good Understanding of embedded firmware development, knowledge of MicroChip’s Atmega and Atxmega Microcontrollers a plus.
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals: Discreet Digital and Analog Circuit Design, including sampling theory, filters, op-amp, control, voltage multiplication, and fly-back high voltage power supplies a plus.
- Good Understanding of serial communication, RS485, RS422, RS232, SPI and I2C.
- Good Understanding of serial communication protocols Modbus (RTU, ASCII), a knowledge USB and Ethernet a plus.
- Good Understanding of PID Feedback and Control (both hardware and software).
- Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout design tools. Knowledge of Siemens PADS development tools a plus.
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system debugging, including familiarity with debugging tools, emulators, and oscilloscopes for hardware/software troubleshooting.
Education and Experience
- BS in EE or CS and 5+years’ experience in production equipment design required.
- Related experience or training in the following areas is desired: industrial instrumentation, metrology, calibration.
- Understanding of the following engineering methods: process mapping, process variation, root cause analysis and measurement uncertainty analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills required.
Additional Information
Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:
- Health and dental insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
- 401K plan with generous company match
- Vacation, personal days and holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement program
- Flexible spending accounts
Compensation offered for this role is $110,000-$130,000 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.
ITW Company Overview
ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years, and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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