Specialist, Electrical Software Design

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop software for the control of production machines taking into account requirements and realization possibilities.
• Design and develop embedded systems and control software for production equipment.
• Analyze technical requirements and specifications to create efficient designs.
• Conduct testing and validation of electrical designs to ensure functionality.
• Propose improvements in the context of new market developments and test whether these can be beneficial for the company.
• Cooperate with Engineers or Professionals of other disciplines to coordinate software interfaces.
• Primary role of software development includes Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal & Step7, & Human Machine Interface (HMI).
• Additonal software development in the fields of Industrial Robotics, including KUKA, Staubli, Fanuc Robots - Collaborative robots including Universal Robotics.
• Additonal software development includes the design and implementation of Vision Systems and Measurement instrument processes and technologies, and manufacturing execution system (MES) process recording and traceability systems.
• Hardware integration with Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), servo drive systems, industrial networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet, etc.), proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controls, power distribution systems, etc.
• Implementation of Safety controls programs and required acceptance documentation.
• Travel to various sites for training, customer service, and support, travel requirements dependent on needs.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and extensive industrial experience in electronics engineering, software engineering, or controls engineering.
• Experience creating and commissioning industrial machinery control programs using Siemens Step7 and TIA Portal Engineering Software Applications.
• Strong knowledge of systems integration strategies, concepts, and techniques.
• Knowledge and skills in design of custom equipment for manufacturing including assembly, inspection, process control, etc.
• Knowledge of Risk Level Assessment, codes, and regulations for industrial equipment safety.
• Advanced communication, planning, and documentation skills utilizing both verbal and written communication, documented using Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience presenting and solving engineering problems.

Our Offering

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events

Keywords

Production Engineering;

Nearest Major Market

Florence

Nearest Secondary Market

South Carolina

Contact Information

Schaeffler Special Machinery LLM SMA David Moline +13302644383

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.