Automation Engineer

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Support North American projects
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions
• Drive quick problem solution by facilitating communication with German software development team

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety control software
• Configure and integrate third-party equipment into complete production line solutions
• Participate in machine commissioning, FATs, SATs, and startup activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and communication issues
• Support standardization and modularization of software architecture
• Create and maintain technical documentation, software specifications, and commissioning reports
• Provide technical support to service, applications, and modifications teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for machine performance and software quality
• Drive quick problem solution by facilitating communication with German software development team
• Duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience programming PLC-based automation systems
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards
• Experience with industrial networking and communications (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, etc.)
• Siemens TIA Portal and S7 PLC experience preferred
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Machine Expert experience preferred
• Beckhoff TwinCAT experience preferred
• Motion control and servo systems experience preferred
• Machine safety systems experience preferred
• Systematical problem-solving ability in combination with proper time management are essential
• Ability to understand pneumatic and electrical controls and machine design is essential
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming preferred
• Experience in commissioning full lines and individual machines is preferred
• Able to make software changes following a predefined standard is preferred
• Excellent understanding of modular and scalable programming methods
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and upper management
• Employee must be personable with excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Able to work in a team environment will be essential
• German as a second language would be a benefit

Education and Experience

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or 3 years of proven work experience in a related field

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license
• Real ID-compliant driver’s license or other TSA approved alternative form of identification required for travel
• Valid U.S. passport or have the ability to obtain one
• Must have the ability to frequently travel within North America and Germany occasionally