Company Introduction:

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary:

Team Summary
At GAF, we are at the forefront of innovation in the industrial sector, bringing modern solutions to the building materials space. Extending beyond the home, the roads that connect us—to our families, to our work, and to how and where we want to spend time—are a critical part of our daily lives.

A newly launched initiative called GAF Roads, aims to disrupt the road maintenance market with a cutting-edge solution that improves the life cycle and performance of asphalt pavement. We believe that we can create better roads that are also better for budgets and communities. This is a dynamic, fast-paced growth initiative looking for candidates that espouse a curious, proactive, and adaptable mindset.


Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Hardware/Software Engineer to help transform ideas into products. The candidate will lead the development and maintenance of our hardware/software projects, with a focus on controls automation and PLC programming. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of software development methodologies and be able to write code in one or more programming languages. In addition, this person should have knowledge and experience in electronics, including the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, as well as design and implement basic electronic circuits. This role requires thinking creatively and applying solutions designed for a different purpose to business and technical objectives.

Essential Duties

• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop and maintain software using the Codesys platform
  • Design and implement solutions using PLC or other embedded system setups
  • Configure and integrate hardware and software systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware/software interfaces
  • Collaborate effectively across Project Management, Engineering & Technology, and IT teams as well as other stakeholders
  (internal and external)
  • Maintain a clean code base – write, test, fix, and refine the code; collaborate on code reviews and leave technical comments to
  enable us to grow efficiently
  • Document development processes, system configurations, and technical specifications for current and future systems

Under This Roof, we require

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in software development and electronics
• Practical experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Go, Terraform)
• Knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g. C++, Java, SQL)
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g. Agile, Scrum)
• Experience with PLC programming
• Knowledge of electronics and circuit design principles
• Proficiency in configuring and integrating hardware/software systems
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• Hands-on experience developing, testing, and deploying cloud-based solutions utilizing Cloud Compute, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions
• Demonstrated experience working with Linux OS based devices, preferably in the IOT space (e.g. sensor monitoring)
• Strong problem-solving skills; analyzes and resolves issues that impact hardware, network, or service operations
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Qualifications Preferred

• Previous experience in industrial automation projects
• Experience with Codesys platform
• Knowledge of IOLink technology, Sensors and Actuators programming
• Preferred experience with Google Cloud Platform as well as Big Query and Firebase integration
• Coding in ST/LL and understanding of networking protocols
• Working in an agile environment across hybrid and remote teams
• Experience building and maintaining web API
• Familiarity and experience with modern code pipeline, versioning, and development tools

Travel Requirements: Less than 5%

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).