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HAHN Automation Group lists this Controls Engineer - PLC Programming & Industrial Automation opportunity in hebron, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLOCATIONS
HAHN Automation Group has locations in Miamisburg OH, Hebron KY, Columbia SC, and Brooklyn Park MN. All of our locations are actively recruiting for Controls Engineers (Machine Programmers). When applying please be sure to specify your preferred location or if you are open to relocation.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Software Controls Engineer is to develop, install, and troubleshoot software systems to control the automated manufacturing equipment being developed by HAHN Automation Group US using various platforms including: programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), robot controllers, motion controllers, machine vision, LabVIEW, and others.
The Software Controls Engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and customers to ensure the software solutions being developed align with equipment functional requirements and customer technical requirements. As part of the software development process, this position will be an integral part of a team responsible for troubleshooting, debugging, and commissioning assigned equipment including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: College accreditation with emphasis in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably from within a manufacturing firm—bachelor’s degree with concentration in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science strongly preferred.
Experience: 3-5+ years of electrical or software design and/or engineering experience—experience within the special machine industry preferred.
Additional skills:
Proficiency in the use and programming of various PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, LabVIEW, and machine vision software applications
Knowledge of structured software design principals
Ability to understand and follow all relevant safety policies when working on assigned equipment projects including, but not limited to: lockout/tagout, electrical safety, arc flash safety, and robotic systems safety
Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex automation systems, which may involve addressing software bugs, wiring issues, or mechanical problems
Technically creative with an understanding of equipment functions to provide software solutions in a robust and economical manner
Ability to evaluate quotations, specifications, and engineering drawings to identify functional requirements and develop machine control software solutions
Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task interrupted duties
Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate, and solve problems in an organized process
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products
Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively
A commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s mission
Flexibility to travel, domestic and international, and work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES
The principal duties will include, but not be limited to:
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
Support the Electrical Design Engineering team by participating in design reviews and providing technical guidance for the overall system from a programming perspective
Identify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the process
Provide customers with technical support
Support equipment runoff and debug activity as well as machine acceptance testing
Assist with the development of software validation protocols to confirm the machine control software meets all safety, performance, and technical requirements
Share with department staff the design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the department
Mentor less experienced design staff and assisting in the development of concepts and software design methodologies for projects
Travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
As a member of HAHN Automation Group US, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment. This includes:
Full body mobility with the ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift or move 25 lbs. of weight
The ability to walk within restricted areas of the company manufacturing plant
Professional conduct in regards to hygiene and dress
The ability to read and prepare business documents as well as conduct business over the telephone in a sometimes-loud environment
The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
The ability to travel to customer, supplier, and/or inter-company sites via vehicle or airplane (both domestic and international)
Valid driver’s license with driving record of acceptable risk as defined by HAHN Automation Group US’s insurance company
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States now and in the future without employment visa sponsorship
Company DescriptionThe HAHN Automation Group is a global solution partner for factory automation. We offer industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source.
With facilities located in Hebron, KY, Queretaro, MX, Miamisburg, OH, and Columbia, SC the HAHN Automation Group is a full-service, specialty machine builder—engineering, manufacturing, installing, and servicing custom application assembly and test equipment specifically in support of customers in Med-Tech, Automotive, and Transformation Technology industries. Our mission is to partner with our customers as a premier provider of innovative, well-engineered manufacturing systems and solutions to enhance their competitive advantage.
Company DescriptionThe HAHN Automation Group is a global solution partner for factory automation. We offer industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. With facilities located in Hebron, KY, Queretaro, MX, Miamisburg, OH, and Columbia, SC the HAHN Automation Group is a full-service, specialty machine builder—engineering, manufacturing, installing, and servicing custom application assembly and test equipment specifically in support of customers in Med-Tech, Automotive, and Transformation Technology industries. Our mission is to partner with our customers as a premier provider of innovative, well-engineered manufacturing systems and solutions to enhance their competitive advantage.
Worksite address
hebron, KY, 41048, US
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