Controls Engineer, Software

Organisation

The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation. The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,800 employees across 22 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory.

Customers in the Automotive, Electronics, and Med Tech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.

Software

Controls Engineer, Software M/F

Full Time

The principal duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership and expertise to the controls team, guiding them to meet project objectives, and delivering high-quality solutions to our customers
• Develop, install, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robot, vision software solutions consistent with HAHN Automation Group US design standards and customer requirements for all assigned projects
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Mechanical Design, and Electrical Design teams to understand machine function in order to develop appropriate software solutions
• Identify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the process
• Contribute to continuous improvement of departmental processes while staying current with advancements in controls engineering and automation technology
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and offer guidance and training to the team on technical issues
• Collaborate within cross‑functional teams to support design decisions, answer project questions, and ensure our controls software systems support the overall process
• Contribute to multi‑site initiatives and discussions within the global HAHN group to further our harmonization efforts
• Participate in design reviews early to best understand software requirements defined by customer specifications and proposals, and offer design guidance to the assigned programmer
• Assist with the training of new employees within the software department to bring them up to speed on HAHN Automation Group US programming standards
• Support Applications Engineers during the quoting process, including answering questions, estimating hours, and potentially prototyping
• Support the service department by assisting customers remotely or on‑site at their facilities, which could include both domestic and international travel
• Collaborate with the Controls Engineering Manager to document or create standard work practices and methods for our controls team
• Create and maintain programming tools and templates for the controls team to use

Position Qualifications and Skills

Education:

College accreditation with emphasis in engineering or equivalent experience, preferably from within a manufacturing firm—bachelor’s degree with concentration in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science strongly preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of electrical design, programming, and/or engineering experience, with a preference for 5 years within the special machine industry. A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Additional

Skills:

• Ability to program and provide technical leadership and mentorship to continuously improve the department’s overall programming expertise of various PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, LabVIEW, and machine vision software applications
• Ability to understand and follow all relevant safety policies when working on assigned equipment projects including, but not limited to: lockout/tagout, electrical safety, arc flash safety, and robotic systems safety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a detail‑oriented approach
• Creativity and flexibility to find innovative solutions to meet our customer’s technical needs and schedules
• Familiarity with industry…