Machine Control Software Engineer

Manufacturing Technology, Inc. Machine Control Software Engineer Job Label: Machine Control Software Engineer-2025 Are you a Software Engineer with in-depth programming experience in one programming technology?  Have you developed and maintained machine interface and machine control software? Are you looking for a consistently challenging opportunity with an industry leading, global manufacturing company that is thriving? For over thirty years, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) has been combining sophisticated control systems with friction welding technology to create the world's leading automated friction welding equipment, friction welding technology and friction welding services. Our custom engineered solutions have served companies around the globe by solving their part joining and manufacturing problems in the most efficient way possible. Founded in 1926, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) remains a family-owned South Bend, IN headquartered business which is currently operated by the 4th generation of the family.  MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia and a majority-owned facility in India. Leveraging the outstanding MTI reputation and our strong customer relationships, MTI has developed a significant global presence as provider of critical friction welding solutions for Aerospace / Astrospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas and Mining industries and boasts customers such as NASA, Boeing and large tier 1 automotive suppliers such as Rolls-Royce.  We are known as an independent, nimble, and fast responding partner for customized solutions. With over 250 global employees MTI generates over $40M in annual sales.  There are three main branches of the business: Friction Welding Machine Build, Resistance Welding in Europe and Contract Friction Welding.  If you would be new to South Bend, IN, please visit http://www.southbendin.gov to learn more about our vibrant and engaging community. MTI is a EOE/Affirmative Action and Drug Free Workplace. As a Machine Control Software Engineer for MTI, you will work with a multi-disciplined engineering team of Controls, Mechanical, and Fluid Power Engineers to provide a variety of machine control and machine interface solutions for industry titans that drive the world economy and lead technical advancements including: NASA, Honeywell, Boeing, Pratt and Whitney, and GE. This is an opportunity to bring together your years of experience and intimate programming knowledge to state-of-the-art, custom-engineered solid-state joining & welding solutions and equipment! Our Machine Control Software Engineer is based in South Bend, Indiana and has as a primary responsibility the development, documentation, integration and maintenance of control software for Friction Welding Machines. The software scope spans low-level device drivers through end-user HMI development and implementation.  An extensive background and demonstrated programming experience is necessary to interpret customer requirements and specifications and develop the technical requirement for the software and documentation needed.   This position designs and implements user interfaces and control software for manufacturing machinery.  This position also assists Controls Engineers as necessary with machine start-up, interface software commissioning, software de-bug and operational readiness of the machines.  Another key responsibility is the architecture and programming conventions of new software applications and active involvement in the improvement process for existing architecture and programming conventions.  Additionally, this position is relied upon to develop, advocate for and maintain programming techniques, standards, verification and validation methods. Therefore,  strong communications skills are critical in this role so that effective technical support to customers, Service Technicians and machine build and installation personnel is provided. Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is an ISO 9001 registered company, we also provide contract services at our 65,000 facility in South Bend, IN.   This important role strives to achieve success by following MTI’s Core Values: Purposeful Innovation, MTI Family Company, Stellar Reputation, Customer Intimate, Supported Accountability, and An Environment Where You Are Expected to Contribute and Grow. Location: South Bend, IN The Challenge: MTI is a company in significant growth, and rapid development in terms of globalizing and becoming best in class. MTI is looking for driven, collaborative, and innovative people to help us achieve our goals. Job Type: Full-time                      This is not a remote position.  This position requires your onsite presence. Required Skills and Competencies   Experience with designing and developing WPF applications in the MS Visual Studio environment. Experience using XML within WPF applications in the MS Visual Studio environment. Experience with Industrial machine HMI development in a .NET framework environment. Strong background in object-oriented programming in a .NET framework environment. Experience with designing and specifying HMI software using UML. Experience with developing multi-threaded Windows applications. Experience with developing and interfacing C++ DLLs in .NET framework environment Strong working knowledge of streaming concepts. Experience with streaming using the of UDP protocol. Experience developing software deployment packages. Understanding of Distributed Real-Time Control Systems (DCS, SCADA)  Understanding of Hardware Abstraction Design and Implementation  Understanding of Motion Control of motors, actuators, etc.  Experience with Data Acquisition (DAQ, sensors, calibration, etc.)  Understanding of PLCs (functionality, communications, programming, tags, etc.)  Machine Networking (Ethernet, TCPIP, bus protocols (Modbus, Profibus, etc.), IoT, etc.)  Experience with Source Control using Subversion (SVN), GitLab Must have excellent communication skills Must possess good documentation methods and practices. The ability and willingness to learn new processes Must be eligible to work in the US permanently Must conduct oneself with the highest level of professional and ethical standards.   Preferred Skills or Competencies   Experience with Windows based Real-Time Graphics development Hydraulic controls experience MATLAB programming experience PLC programming experience Linux familiarity Data Acquisition systems programming experience Working knowledge of Signal Processing concepts and procedures. Working knowledge of PID Control fundamentals   Benefits: 401(k) matching Health Insurance: both High-Deductible HealthCare Plans and PPO available H.S.A. (for HDHP) Dental insurance Flexible working schedule Life insurance Paid time off, new hires receive 20 days per year 10 paid holidays Paid short term disability Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary uniform service EV charging station for employees Schedule: Day shift To apply for this position or refer someone you know, please use our online interview system managed by HireMojo. Apply for this job https://app.hiremojo.com/mojo/ce/504921129/Manufacturing-Technology-Inc/Indiana/South-Bend/Software-Engineer?sourceType=9 Once you have completed the interview, your information will be forwarded to the recruiting team for decisions on next steps. Related Keywords: C, C++, WPF, VB, .NET Framework, .Net, programmer, software engineering, machine control, software engineer, machine diagnostic, heavy machinery, machine tools, HMI, flow charts, sequence of operations, controls, control systems, user interface, PLC