Job
Robotics and Automation Software Engineer - Early Career Development Program
Nabors Industries
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Oct 15
💼 Graduate Job
Houston
AI generated summary
- The ideal candidate for the Robotics and Automation Software Engineer position should have a degree in Electrical, Mechanical engineering, or Computer Science, with practical experience in robotics. They should also have knowledge of machine controls systems, robotics software platforms, and programming languages such as C, C++, and LabView. Additionally, the candidate should be familiar with real-time operating systems and have a working knowledge of robotics platforms like ROS and PickNik MoveIt. A preferred qualification would include an MS degree and experience in developing and deploying controls for real-world robots.
- The Robotics and Automation Software Engineer will design and develop software for automated machinery, including robotic systems for the drilling industry. They will also gather requirements from customers, ensure product safety, and support management on intellectual property issues.
Description
- Join a team working on drilling Robotics with best in class, innovative technology. Develop techniques to automate drilling equipment to improve safety, efficiency of the drilling process. Be part of the Nabors Early Career Development Program (ECD) to fast track your career! This rotational program will provide access to advance your knowledge and skills in high-profile roles within the ACE (Actively Changing Energy) program. You will start as a full-time Robotics and Automation Software Engineer in Digital Technology. The ECD program offers rotational opportunities in key areas of digital technology during initial 12-18 months of employment, to help your knowledge and career development. Works with various departments including, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Product Design, and Software Engineering to develop the skillset required to successfully contribute to robotic technologies and equipment. Learn from real life business exposure in the oil and gas technology industry to take your talents to the next level. Be part of the Nabors team. Position based out of Houston, TX.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical engineering, or Computer Science with related practical experience in robotics.
- 0 – 1 years of experience in designing and implementing machine controls systems, using PLC or embedded controllers.
- 0 – 1 years of experience in Robotics software platforms.
- Knowledge of C, C++, LabView, .Net
- Ability to work in a real time operating system such as real time linux
- Working knowledge of robotics platforms like ROS, PickNik MoveIt, etc.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical , Electrical, Controls or Equivalent major.
- Working knowledge of Robotics platforms
- Experience developing and deploying controls to real world robots
Education requirements
Bachelors
Area of Responsibilities
Software Engineering
Responsibilities
- Design robotic software systems, such as automatic pipe handling equipment, automated drilling.
- Design software for electromechanical equipment or systems, and advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision.
- Act as Robotics/Automation engineer with role of designing and developing software for automated machinery based on given requirements and specification. Have a good understanding of machine controls which include induction motor control using AC Drives, servo motor control, hydraulic/pneumatics actuator/valve control.
- Design software to control robotic systems for applications related to the drilling industry using robotic platforms, open source or commercial.
- Technical consultant to business stake holders, assist in gathering requirements from customers.
- Maintain product safety in all designs.
- Perform design prototyping, including field implementing and testing.
- Support management on intellectual property issues.
Details
Work type
Full time
Work mode
office
Location
Houston