Founded in 1912, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a global industrial company centered on a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the ITW Business Model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s more than 46,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. In 2024, the company achieved revenues of $15.9 billion, with roughly half coming from outside North America. To learn more, please visit www.itw.com.

ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (EAE) Division is made up of four brands strongly recognized by Contract Manufacturers and OEMs in the Electronics Assembly Market. The Division designs, develops, manufactures and markets capital equipment primarily used in the assembly process of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) and other industrial applications. To learn more, please visit www.itweae.com.

Participates in the design, development, and implementation of advanced software control systems across multiple equipment platforms.  Assists in analysis of project tasks, definition of design specifications, development of standard routines and utility programs, resolution of hardware/software compatibility and interface problems and analysis of the system’s architecture.  Has basic knowledge of object-oriented programming, new/advanced programming languages and integrated automation systems.  Working with a global team of software, electrical and mechanical engineers you will have the ability to create and adapt solutions for our customers’ most important needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead small, lower-risk projects.
• Assist service team to gather information required to implement resolutions to customer’s software problems and/or feature requests.
• Improve software performance for existing products (new feature, customer special requirements and bugs fix).
• Develop software for new products and customer system integrations.
• Quotations for software specials.
• Define I/O mapping for all I/O points used on machines.
• Determine, configure and test all parameters used on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• PID (Proportional, Integral & Derivative) tuning for heaters & position.
• Support software installations, including travel globally as required.
• Interact with other engineering disciplines to define and develop new design changes and features to equipment.
• Meet with customers to gather requirements for new feature requests.
• Analyze, evaluate, and plan method of approach and organize means to achieve solutions of complex technical problems.
• Provide project progress and evaluate results in a group environment.
• Provides technical consultation to the engineering staff.
• Recommend corrections in technical applications and analysis.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare software requirements and specifications.
• Assist with new product design specifications.
• Interact with Software Engineering team to assist in defining testing procedures and performing testing for software changes and new features to equipment. 
• Provide support for software related issues to factory floor, technical support, field service and sales.
• Work with Electrical Engineering to help specify various sensors and output devices to interact with the software.
• Develop and maintain core machine control software and utility programs.
• Develop software operating and control systems for complex equipment.
• Develop software interfaces to support IoT/Smart Factory requirements.
• Develop Smartphone-like Apps based on ITW EAE’s patented Open Apps platform for equipment.
• Work with computer suppliers to develop hardware specifications for computers used on machines.
• Create and deploy custom Windows images for computers used on machines.
• Demonstrate an 80/20 focus in decision making process and develop broader outside thinking and customer focus.
• Drive results while modeling ITW values.  Complete projects effectively and consistently and deliver on individual objectives. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Seek continuous personal development and training.  Share skills and knowledge with teammates.
• Work collaboratively with others, communicating effectively and motivating others to work hard through their own example. Demonstrate self-awareness and hold self and others accountable for living the ITW culture and values.

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and a minimum of 5-7 years of related experience.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of machine control software and Windows based GUI design.
• Experience with the design and development of projects involving software-controlled electromechanical systems.
• Expert programming in C++ in a Windows environment using MFC or C# with WPF.
• Strong experience using Object Oriented design methodologies.
• Understanding of Variable Frequency Drives and how to set up motor/drive parameters.
• Knowledge of MODBUS and/or CAN communications.

• Proven problem definition, root cause analysis, problem solving experience.
• Strong team player qualities including initiative, communication, training and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work comfortably on both individual and team-oriented projects.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Machine control experience.
• Experience with Visual Studio.
• Familiar with source control such as Azure DevOps, GIT.
• Familiar with software installation packages such as InstallShield and Inno Setup.
• Basic knowledge of I/O systems. The different types of I/O and how they interact with software.
• Knowledge of closed loop systems and PID control.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) projects.
• Basic Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with 8051 microcontroller software development (C based)

Working Conditions/Physical demands:

This position requires 90% sitting, 5% standing and 5% walking and occasionally lifting to 24 pounds.

Travel up to 5% including international travel in Europe and China.  A valid passport or ability to obtain upon starting is required as our team is in multiple locations and customer visits are sometime required.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email [email protected] to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.