Controls Engineer - York, PA

Engel Machinery; York (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

LTD and life insurance

401k with match

HSA

Dependent care FSA

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

ENGEL Machinery in York, PA seeks an experienced software engineer to program and modify control software for robots and automation equipment. You will troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing products while collaborating with engineering teams to integrate electrical designs with mechanical systems.

The role requires 3–5 years in robotics/automation, strong knowledge of ladder logic and C++, and experience with SAP and CAD tools for electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years related experience in robotics and automation.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and related drawings.
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic programming.
• Experience with SAP and machine simulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Program and modify software for industrial robots and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug existing products and provide technical support.
• Develop and modify electrical schematics and integration with mechanical design.
• Design and implement HMI and visualization for production cells.
• Create documentation and operator instructions for custom software.

Skills

C++

Java

Ladder logic

Structured text

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Tools

PROMIS

E-Plan

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Information

Job Summary

Responsible for programming of new robots and automation equipment. Modification of existing software for industrial robots and custom automation equipment. Troubleshoot and debug of existing products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Design

• Work together with project team to develop automation system according to customer specification
• Ensure hardware is incorporated into mechanical design and collaborate with project team if required
• Adapt schematics to fulfill software requirement
• Research and implement new technologies to advance ENGEL automation systems
• Generate specifications for vendors according to project requirement
• Create and modify electrical schematics using CAD programs such as Promis, E-Plan or AutoCAD
• Ensure system meets safety standard of installation location (US and international regulations)
• Establish documentation of automation and robotic system
• Develop cable management layout to be implemented in mechanical design
• Create final documentation packages for customer and technicians
• Generate base software based on electrical schematics
• Create and modify software for industrial robots (articulated and linear)

Peripheral Equipment and Visualization

• Develop peripheral equipment such as laser system, vision system, degating, labeling, etc.
• Design HMI and visualization for production cells
• Program communication protocols (e.g. EtherCAT, Ethernet, I/O Link, OPC UA, Profibus, Device Net)
• Troubleshoot software at production facility and customer site
• Support cross-functional team for new and existing automation projects
• Write operator instructions, manuals and other documentation for custom software

Research and Development

• Develop new features/modules for non-ENGEL standard equipment
• Implement new standards (interfaces, protocols, etc.)

Provide Technical Support

• Provide technical support to project engineering and assembly manufacturing department as well as technical assistance to service technicians and customers
• Perform other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor

Qualification Requirements

Educational/Training Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering is required or equivalent industry experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience (preferred in robotic and/or automation)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Full understanding of electrical schematics and other technical drawings (preferred pneumatic and mechanical drawings)
• Capable of ladder logic, function block and structured text programming
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, various software editors, ENGEL-specific programs, C++, Java, machine simulations (software and hardware) and SAP
• Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally (other departments, senior management) and externally (government representatives, customers, suppliers, industry associations)

Other Requirements

Travel Requirements

• Travel requirements are between 5-15%
• Travel period: up to 2 weeks
• Travel to other countries is required
• Valid passport is required

Physical Requirements

This role requires sitting, operating a computer and keyboarding for more than two hours at a time on a continuous basis. Also requires hearing and listening for one to two hours at a time on a regular basis when working with technical support.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Benefits

ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees, including health, dental, LTD and life insurance, 401k with match, contribution to HSA, dependent and health FSA, vacation pay and holiday pay.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws.