Controls Software Engineer for Automation & Robotics

HAHN Group GmbH; Hebron (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-term, Long-term Insurance & Life

401K

Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Job summary

HAHN Automation Group US is seeking an experienced engineer to develop, install, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robot and vision software per design standards. You will collaborate with project managers and design teams to understand machine function and provide robust software solutions.

The role requires 3–5+ years in electrical or software design, strong safety knowledge, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• 3–5+ years in electrical or software design/engineering.
• Experience in the special machine industry preferred.
• Proficiency in PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, LabVIEW, and machine vision software.
• Knowledge of structured software design principles.
• Ability to follow safety policies including lockout/tagout and electrical/arc flash safety.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex automation systems.
• Ability to evaluate quotations, specs and drawings to identify requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robot, vision software per standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and design teams to understand machine function.
• Support Electrical Design Engineering with design reviews and guidance.
• Identify and provide reliable solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide customers with technical support.
• Support equipment runoff, debugging, and machine acceptance testing.
• Assist with software validation protocols for safety and performance.
• Share methodologies, tools, standards, and legacy information within the department.
• Mentor less experienced staff and assist in software design development.
• Travel required, potentially domestic and international.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot programming

Motion control

LabVIEW

Machine vision

Electrical engineering

Software debugging

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

PLC software packages

Robot programming environments

Job description

HAHN Automation Group US is seeking an experienced engineer to develop, install, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robot and vision software per design standards. You will collaborate with project managers and design teams to understand machine function and provide robust software solutions.

The role requires 3–5+ years in electrical or software design, strong safety knowledge, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.