Embedded Automation Engineer – PLC/HMI

Vitesco Technologies; Seguin (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Motion Tech US is seeking an Electrical Design SW Engineer to design embedded control software for production automation cells and develop PLC/HMI programs. The role involves analyzing specifications, creating electrical schematics, and ensuring safety devices meet regulatory standards.

The candidate will test, validate, and optimize designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives in a demanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field).
• Knowledge of PLC control systems, concepts, and software development.
• Ability to analyze technical specifications and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong teamwork and multi-tasking abilities.
• Clear written and verbal English communication skills.
• Interest in automation and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded systems and control software for production equipment automation cells, creating and maintaining PLC/HMI programs that make our production lines smarter, faster, and more automated.
• Analyze technical requirements and specifications to create efficient electrical designs, panel layouts, bill of materials, and electrical schematics for manufacturing equipment.
• Design and implement safety devices within automation cells while ensuring all designs conform to necessary regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of electrical designs and control systems to ensure optimal functionality and performance.
• Cooperate with cross-functional teams to coordinate the production of suitable software solutions and support manufacturing operations in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all software projects, maintaining adherence to regulatory codes such as GMP, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA.
• Maintain 5S Best in Class organization and cleanliness standards in work area while managing multiple project priorities.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Team collaboration

English communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Allen Bradley

Unitronics

Job description

Schaeffler Motion Tech US is seeking an Electrical Design SW Engineer to design embedded control software for production automation cells and develop PLC/HMI programs. The role involves analyzing specifications, creating electrical schematics, and ensuring safety devices meet regulatory standards.

The candidate will test, validate, and optimize designs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives in a demanding