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Electrical Software Design Engineer

Wooster, OHOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Electrical Software Design
  • Fanuc Robots
  • Machine Vision Systems
  • C+
  • C#
  • Siemens 1500 series PLCs
  • servo drive systems
  • Profinet
  • Profibus
  • Ethernet

Nice to have

  • Microsoft Office

Role summary

Schaeffler is seeking an Electrical Software Design Engineer in Wooster, Ohio, to develop and commission control software for manufacturing automation processes and design embedded systems. Responsibilities include software development using Siemens TIA Portal & Step7, Fanuc Robots, C+, and C#, as well as hardware integration with PLCs, servo drives, and industrial networking. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, a minimum of one year of practical experience, strong systems integration knowledge, and skills in industrial equipment safety and custom equipment design. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Electrical Software Design Engineer in the Schaeffler Special Machinery (SMB) Department in Wooster, Ohio.
  • Contribute to Schaeffler's success in an ever-changing market by developing and commissioning control software for manufacturing automation processes.
  • Cooperate with engineers or professionals of other disciplines to coordinate software interfaces.
  • Develop control software and design embedded systems for technical realization of projects.
  • Software development in the fields of Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal & Step7, Fanuc Robots, Machine Vision Systems, C+, C#, Microsoft Office, etc.
  • Hardware integration with Siemens 1500 series Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), servo drive systems, industrial networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet, etc.), proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controls, power distribution systems, etc.
  • Travel to various sites for customer service support, up to 25% travel requirements depending on needs.
  • www.schaeffler.de/special-machinery

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an electrical, computer, or controls engineering related field.
  • Minimum one year of practical experience.
  • Advanced engineering & physics knowledge.
  • Strong knowledge of systems integration strategies, concepts, and techniques.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in design of custom equipment for manufacturing including assembly, inspection, process control, etc.
  • Knowledge of Risk Level Assessment, codes, and regulations for industrial equipment safety.
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Our Offering

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
  • Regular employee appreciation and company events
  • Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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