Control Engineer

Responsibilities

Software design and development

• Responsible to establish all possible options for designing and developing the best functional and economical solutions based on sound analytical judgment and team input.
• Responsible for following and implementing all applicable standards and customer requirements, including local and national safety standards.
• Accountable for writing transparent code that is highly reusable, modular, and maintainable.
• Understand and map all functional requirements of a control system prior to design start. Create project outlines and gain approval from team members and customers.
• Develop and maintain PC based equipment and motion control software based on Beckhoff TwinCat.
• Develop and maintain PLC equipment control and safety software, based on a variety of programmable controllers, such as Siemens S7F and TIA, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and GuardLogix and others.
• Develop HMI software based on Siemens WinCC and WinCC Flexible, Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View and others.
• Develop software according to functional and technical design specifications as described in corresponding project sales documents, contracts and project outlines.
• Initiate the review and approval process for software as outlined in contracts with customers.
• Initiate the review and approval process for software delivered by 3rd party suppliers.
• Responsible to implement software onsite within the predetermined time frame.
• Author technical documentation such as operator manuals and technical training handbooks.

Service and supporting roles

• Support the Field Service Group in preparation of installations and software updates.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to Schuler field service technicians and engineers.
• Troubleshoot customers problems remotely and onsite.
• Assist onsite installation if required.
• Participate in on-call service program.
• Occasional service calls may be required.
• Visit customers on occasional sales or project meetings.
• Perform as Project Manager on specific jobs based on assignment by the Service Engineering Manager.
• Prepare and facilitate technical training programs for internal and external customers.
• Interface with the customer as needed to resolve issues and technical concerns.
• Supports new machine sales with technical information when requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in designing industrial control systems, preferably in the field of hydraulic and mechanical power presses and press automation systems
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCat; Allen Bradley RS Logix 5, 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk-View; Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WinCC, WinCC Flexible
• Experience with Motion Control
• Experience with industrial networking such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCat
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office 2010
• Familiar with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to travel, nationally and abroad. Must be able and willing to travel.
• Able to facilitate discussions and give presentations with highly technical content. Presents clearly and informatively.
• Possess strong analytical aptitude
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Customer focused
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
• Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
• German Language skills would be a plus.
• Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.