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.