Dear All,

We are looking for a Python programmer to improve our robot at the MX beamlines, Australian Synchrotron. Details below. 

Position Title:
Senior Controls Engineer (Python Developer), 15 months, fixed term contract position

Job Description

Reporting directly to a Principal Controls Engineer, the role will be part of a robotics development group. The role will be expected to work closely with engineers and scientists to support the development of a new sample mounting system for macromolecular crystallography.
 
Qualifications
A degree or higher level in an engineering discipline or suitable qualification in a technical field.

Required Skills
This role is hands-on technical and experience in the following areas would be essential.

3-5 years of experience with Python including:
-Applications experience
-Design experience
-Requirement gathering
-Object orientated development
-Logging
-Threading
-Documentation
 
Experience in the following areas would be beneficial.
-Experience with C/C++
-GUI Development experience such as Qt / wx
 
Accountabilities also include,
-Managing projects that cover a broad range of control system activities to ensure timely delivery that meets expectations
-Developing conceptual / detailed design, development and implementation of control systems across the facility and within the area of responsibility to provide functional and reliable control systems that support, the needs of the facility.
-Programing, building or configuring software that is used in control systems, using defined engineering processes and procedures.
-Performing an appropriate level of test and integration activities for the software and hardware systems deployed in the facility.
-Providing operational support by trouble shooting, diagnosing and solving problems with the installed control systems across the facility.
-Developing and communicating procedures and work instructions related to controls systems to ensure appropriate level of knowledge and skill is available to support key aspects of the control system.
-Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with subject matter experts at other comparable facilities and within industry to ensure the AS remains competitive internationally and fosters collaboration
 
Applications close : Friday, 6th March 2015
 
Job Location
Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Applications via
http://www.synchrotron.org.au/about-us/synchrotron-careers/working-at-the-synchrotron/current-openings
		
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David Aragão, PhD | BL Scientist - MX | Australian Synchrotron
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