Sr. Hardware Engineer

PingWind (PW) provides software and hardware support and enhancement of the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) program which consists of seven facilities that automatically transmit prescription data from a Veterans Affairs Medical Center to a CMOP facility. The CMOP host facility then mails prescriptions from an integrated and highly automated outpatient prescription dispensing system. The CMOP program delivers over 120,000,000 prescriptions a year through their different locations. This is a critical system supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs in servicing Veterans, their families, and their caregivers. The candidate will participate in a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the sustainment and modernization of the CMOP facilities consistent with the project’s objectives listed below:

Please no 3rd Parties/No Visa Sponsorship Available

Responsibilities:

Maintenance: Maintenance to all software at the individual CMOP facilities used to interface with local production equipment and processes. This maintenance function involves phone and remote system support with the 7 CMOPs as well as on-site visits.

Enhancement and Integration Support: Provide software services that improve performance, controls and documentation including equipment interfaces as new equipment is introduced at the CMOPs.

The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, test and implementation of software and hardware to process control / feedback signals to optimize the operation of the VA’s pharmaceutical floor mechanical and electromechanical devices and systems. The candidate will be responsible for the provision of PLC design and development services in support of maintenance, enhancements and modernization of the CMOP facilities to include utilizing PLC interfacing software to include Think and Do v8.1 and Concept. The software is responsible for order management, inventory control, fulfilling activities and the interfaces with the equipment on the automation floor.
The candidate should have the ability to quickly learn new pharmaceutical production floor technologies, including control software development tools, position sensors, photo-eyes, solenoid air valves, actuators, cylinders, RFID and barcode readers, automatic identification equipment, conveyor systems, and process control equipment.

The candidate should have the ability to adequately document designs, coded solutions and systems. The candidate should have a strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, comfort using electrical meters and other tools, and advanced troubleshooting experience diagnosing system problems The candidate may:
Be involved in analyses and the investigation of related application development tasks and prepares design specifications, analysis, and recommendations.
Ensure the compliance of customer standards; also ensures that contractual deliverables assigned are reviewed for completeness and completed on time.
Works closely with other teams, support organizations, program and product management.
Interact with senior management and other developers. Interaction normally involves matters between functional and technical areas.

Requirements

Note: These are mandatory items that all candidates must have when making an application to PingWind for this position. Please ensure that your submission addresses each of these requirement items. Candidates without these required elements will not be considered.

-Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, information technologies and the equivalent 10 years of experience, ideally 6+ years of experience in the field of industrial process automation and troubleshooting similar to that in the CMOP. Experience with Microsoft environment using Microsoft’s development environments in real-time is required. Proven experience in developing and supporting large development initiatives that are similar in scope and complexity to the VA’s CMOP
-Control software engineering
-Understanding of system engineering and design
-7+ years of experience with automated equipment / systems controls o PLC / SCADA/ -HMI programming
-I/O mapping programming
-Windows Development
-.Net Framework 4.6
-MV Visual Studio 2015
-Ability to read and understand Plans, Specifications, Mechanical and Electrical Drawings
-5+ Year’s programming Ladder Logic

Clearance:

Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a VA designated High-Risk Background Investigation (BI)

Desired Skills:
-C++ / C#
-Experience with Amazon Web Services (cloud)
-Object orientated Analysis and Design
-Agile Methodologies
-Mid-tier Application Servers
-SQL Server 102
-Phoenix Contact Controls

-Think-and-Do 8.1
-TwinCAT 3
-Schneider Electric Concept and Momentum PLCs
-Test Driven Development
-MODBUS/Profibus
-OPC
-Multiple Control System Hardware and Software
-Allen-Bradley PLCs
-Siemens PLCs
-utomation Direct PLCs
-Keyence PLCs
-Ladder Logic
-Serial communication
-TCP/IP
-Equipment Setup experience (Scanners/Printers)
-Linux

Benefits:
Paid Federal Holidays
Robust Health Insurance Options
401(k) with matching
Paid vacation and sick leave
Continuing education assistance
Veterans are encouraged to apply

About PingWind
PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, supply chain & logistics management, strategy, business analytics, and IT services such as system design, continuous improvement, virtualization, and data center management. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Background Information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.