Controls Engineer, Software

The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation. The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,800 employees across 22 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory. Customers in the Automotive, Electronics, and MedTech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.

Location

Brooklyn Park, US

Employment Type

Full Time

Functional Area

Software

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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

• Some travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international

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: Three to five 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 work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements with the potential for frequent

overtime/weekend hours

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

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick time

Retirement