Controls Software Engineer

GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Excellent benefits

Shift premiums

Job summary

GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to develop machine and equipment software and support machine controls projects.

The initial two-year training with a Senior Designer will cover PLC, robot, vision, and HMI packaging, plus evaluation of customer specs and application of IEC/ISO and NFPA standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of electrical design, and programming experience in C# and Visual Basic, with Siemens PLC and robotics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical design.
• Computer programming experience (C#, Visual Basic).
• Siemens PLC knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial robotics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform all controls engineering tasks.
• Support Senior Designers and Project Engineers.
• Generate software solutions, such as PLC, Robot, Vision and HMI packages.
• Evaluation of customer specifications and their impact to GROB’s products.
• Apply international (IEC, ISO) and national (NFPA) standards.

Skills

Electrical design

C#

Visual Basic

Siemens PLC

Industrial robotics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

The primary job function of the Controls Software Engineer will be to work in several aspects of industrial controls engineering. Some of these aspects include machine software development, creation, and support, machine simulation, vision applications or other specialized focuses. An initial training phase of working with a Senior Designer for up to two years will occur to learn how to develop machine and equipment solutions.

• Understand and perform all controls engineering tasks
• Support Senior Designers and Project Engineers
• Generate software solutions, such as PLC, Robot, Vision and HMI packages
• Evaluation of customer specifications and their impact to GROB’s products
• Apply international (IEC, ISO) and national (NFPA) standards

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of electrical design
• Computer programming experience (C#, Visual Basic)
• Siemens PLC knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of industrial robotics is a plus

General Requirements:

• Self-motivated and team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong math skills and understanding of basic electrical circuits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid passport

GROB offers a competitive wage as well as an excellent benefit package including vacation, health, prescription, dental, vision, STD, life, 401K, and shift premiums.

Application Information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.