GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION R-V

Industries & subsidiaries is a design and build manufacturer of custom industrial process equipment. We engineer to order, as well as build to print, a wide variety of specialty equipment. Most of our equipment is built in-house by our own in-house fabricators, machinists, mechanical and electrical assemblers. There are design standards to follow and manage for this specialized equipment, continuous improvement initiatives to champion, and custom equipment to engineer and design. Ackley Hartnett is an OEM specializing in custom pharmaceutical machinery. We are seeking a Controls Engineer to take ownership of our custom HMI applications and support system-level machine integration. This role focuses on maintaining and developing Visual Basic .NET applications that interface with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SQL databases, and external devices such as inspection cameras and laser control boards. The ideal candidate has strong programming experience in Visual Basic .NET (or C# with the ability to adapt to VB.NET) and is comfortable working in a manufacturing/automation environment.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

Develop HMI applications in Microsoft Visual Studio (VB.NET). Support SQL database integration for recipes, system settings, audit trails, and production data. Integrate APIs/SDKs for third-party devices (vision cameras, laser controllers, etc.). Collaborate with electrical/controls engineers on Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC integration. Manage machine networking to MES systems and Active Directory domain authentication.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in Visual Basic .NET (or C# with demonstrated ability to work in VB.NET). Experience with SQL database development. 2 years preferred. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs. 1-2 years preferred. Experience integrating external hardware via APIs/SDKs and common industrial protocols. Understanding of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP). Experience working in a manufacturing/automation environment is a plus.

EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS BS

degree in Software or Electrical Engineering Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without accommodation

R-V INDUSTRIES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your desired annual salary? Do you have experience developing HMI Applications in Microsoft Visual Studio (VB.NET)? Do you have experience with SQL database development? Do you have familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC's? Do you have experience integrating external hardware via APIs/SDKs? Do you have an understanding of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP)?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person