Controls Engineer

About the role

Become part of our success story! A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees.

Essential Functions

• Definition and documentation of the software interfaces of all sub-systems.
• Definition and monitoring of the controls test levels of all sub-systems.
• Implementation and verification of the software safety requirements in compliance with the specifications from the technical engineering.
• Design, configuration, programming, and commissioning of complex control systems for automation projects, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI.
• Startup, pre-commissioning, commissioning and PLC software parametrization for Schaefer equipment.
• Plausibility check of the performance measurement protocol and handover protocol for installation.
• Produce and review control system documentation, including manuals, standard operating procedures, technical reports and special equipment functionalities.
• Work in contact with project team and IT team, participating in meetings related to the project.
• Work in contact to customer service when needed.

Qualification Requirements

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar work.
• Minimum of 2-years experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens S7 PLC’s in the intralogistics industry.
• 2-year experience developing software using software languages specified by IEC 61131-1 standards.
• Minimum of 50% national and/or international travel.
• Spanish-speaking considered a plus.