Electrical Software Design Engineer
About The Position
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. This role is for an Electrical Software Design Engineer in the Schaeffler Special Machinery (SMB) Department in Wooster, Ohio. The position contributes to Schaeffler's success in an ever-changing market by developing and commissioning control software for manufacturing automation processes. The engineer will cooperate with engineers or professionals of other disciplines to coordinate software interfaces, develop control software, and design embedded systems for technical realization of projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an electrical, computer, or controls engineering related field.
- Minimum one year of practical experience.
- Advanced engineering & physics knowledge.
- Strong knowledge of systems integration strategies, concepts, and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- 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.
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Develop and commission control software for manufacturing automation processes.
- Cooperate with engineers or professionals of other disciplines to coordinate software interfaces.
- Develop control software and design embedded systems for technical realization of projects.
- Software development in the fields of Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal & Step7, Fanuc Robots, Machine Vision Systems, C+, C#, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Hardware integration with Siemens 1500 series Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), servo drive systems, industrial networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet, etc.), proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controls, power distribution systems, etc.
- Travel to various sites for customer service support, up to 25% travel requirements depending on needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
- Regular employee appreciation and company events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
