HAHN Automation Group US is looking for a Controls Engineer, Software to provide technical leadership and expertise to the controls team, guiding them to meet project objectives, and delivering high-quality solutions to customers. The role involves developing, installing, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, motion control, robot, and vision software solutions, and contributing to continuous improvement of departmental processes.
Requirements
- Ability to program and provide technical leadership and mentorship to continuously improve the department's overall programming expertise of various PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, LabVIEW, and machine vision software applications
- Ability to evaluate quotations, specifications, and engineering drawings to identify functional requirements and develop machine control software solutions
- A thorough understanding of electrical hardware and software design requirements as they relate to the design of custom equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex automation systems, which may involve addressing software bugs, wiring issues, or mechanical problems
- Contribute to system setup and testing activities after the initial software is developed, which may require knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as collaboration with internal teams to ensure the system functions as intended
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
Responsibilities
- Develop, install, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robot, vision software solutions consistent with HAHN Automation Group US design standards and customer requirements for all assigned projects
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Mechanical Design, and Electrical Design teams to understand machine function in order to develop appropriate software solutions
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert and offer guidance and training to the team on technical issues
- Participate in design reviews early to best understand software requirements defined by customer specifications and proposals, and offer design guidance to the assigned programmer
- Assist with the training of new employees within the software department to bring them up to speed on HAHN Automation Group US programming standards
- Support Applications Engineers during the quoting process, including answering questions, estimating hours, and potentially prototyping
- Create and maintain programming tools and templates for the controls team to use
Other
- Provide technical leadership and expertise to the controls team, guiding them to meet project objectives, and delivering high-quality solutions to our customers
- Collaborate within cross-functional teams to support design decisions, answer project questions, and ensure our controls software systems support the overall process
- Contribute to multi-site initiatives and discussions within the global HAHN group to further our harmonization efforts
- Support the service department by assisting customers remotely or on-site at their facilities, which could include both domestic and international travel
- Collaborate with the Controls Engineering Manager to document or create standard work practices and methods for our controls team
