Job Title: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Programming & Test Engineer
Client: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Dubuque, IA 52001
Duration: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 17 Months (Possibility of Extension & Conversion)
Shift: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 1st Shift
Job Summary
Programming & Test Engineer responsible for supporting factory automation, controls engineering, electrical systems, testing integration, and manufacturing process improvements within a production environment.
Key Responsibilities
โข Support factory automation and controls engineering activities
โข Integrate testing hardware and software into production systems
โข Support PLC programming, electrical controls, and test systems
โข Analyze CAN logs to troubleshoot machine issues
โข Support industrial networking and device connectivity systems
โข Assist with engineering testing, tooling, and test stand development
โข Coordinate with suppliers and technical teams
โข Support product development and project activities
โข Implement process improvements and engineering solutions
Core Duties
โข Factory automation support
โข Controls and electrical systems engineering
โข Engineering testing and troubleshooting
โข Industrial networking and connectivity support
โข Tooling and test stand development
Work Environment / Role Nature
โข Onsite manufacturing and engineering environment
โข Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams
โข Fast-paced automation and testing support role
โข Project-based engineering support activities
Required Skills
โข Controls and electrical systems expertise
โข Testing hardware/software integration experience
โข CAN log analysis and troubleshooting skills
โข Industrial networking knowledge (OPC, OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, RFID)
โข Strong communication and problem-solving skills
โข Engineering testing and automation support experience
โข Ability to develop innovative technical solutions
Preferred Skills
โข Experience with Construction & Forestry vehicle systems โ Preferred
โข Custom tooling and test stand design experience โ Preferred
โข Electrical or Electronic Engineering background โ Preferred
โข Experience delivering new technology into production โ Preferred
Education
โข Bachelorโs Degree or Equivalent Level
โข Electrical, Electronic, Controls, or related Engineering background preferred
Work Experience
โข 3+ years integrating testing hardware/software in production environments
โข 3+ years of controls and electrical systems experience
โข 2+ years analyzing CAN logs and troubleshooting machine systems
โข 2+ years with industrial networking and device connectivity systems
โข Experience supporting automation and engineering testing environments preferred
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