Engineer, Software

MAG Automotive LLC represents the consolidated brands of Cross Hueller, Ex-Cell-O, and Lamb, and is one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative, high-productivity machine tools, manufacturing systems, and heavy equipment for the automotive, diesel and heavy industrial markets. Products include high volume inline transfer machines; high speed CNC based agile manufacturing systems, and heavy duty CNC production modules. Engineering and manufacturing facilities serve the global manufacturing community with world-class systems, advanced technologies and service programs.

Our talented team members have always been the cornerstone of our success and the driving force behind maintaining our Company’s reputation. We are looking for people who value team work and are looking for a challenging and rewarding work experience. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including 401k. Equal Opportunity Employer People of color, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Candidate must have experience within the metal cutting industry. Previous PLC Programming experience is required.

SUMMARY

Design and implement software interfacing of various supplier's equipment PLC, CNC, motion controls, networks communications, MIS and operator user work stations per requirements of processes defined for total system integration. Simulation testing and commissioning systems for actualization of startup/debug of systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Engineer software and screens to ensure proper functionality is achieved on the basis of sold sales orders, proposal drawings, customer specifications, industrial standards, and following company design standards.
• Research new technologies or systems that are implemented into our product insuring our designs meet all the new requirements. Maintain an effective awareness of new innovations, materials, components, ideas, etc. for integration into current design.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing/installation controls problems and/or design special electrical circuits following company standards.
• Create and maintain Software Engineering Change Notices throughout the build, installation and runoff phases of a project, generating required documentation for projects.
• Maintain effective communication with Project Engineer, customers, other departments, and outside suppliers.
• Work with Training department to write control and operating manuals. Support and provide customer training.
• Correlates all information relative to machine design. Effectively understands and follows MAG and customer specifications related to the sales order, proposal drawings, quotations, and machine qualifications.
• Develop concepts to determine the most efficient and effective design for internal and/or vendor applications
• Designs machine specific application software per customer and company specifications.

  
  

  
  

  Qualified Candidates should have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from four-year college or university; plus six or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and fluid schematics, tool layouts, basic mechanical drawings, documents such as NFPA, ANSI standards, Customer Specifications, technical and maintenance manuals, and procedure instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Foreign language a plus; German, Chinese.
  • Experience in one or more of the following CNC / PLC controllers: Siemens 840D; Fanuc 31i / 32i; Rexroth MTX.
  • 5 axis machining centers, Cell Controllers, Transfer Machines.
  • Ladder logic design, NC interface, NC programming, M-Codes, G-Codes and HMI development.
  • Experience with Tool Management, Integrated Safety, Drive Parameters, Servo Drive Tuning.
  • Profibus and Ethernet communication.
  • Mechanically inclined with logical problem solving skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be an aggressive, pro-active team player who is not afraid to dig for information.
  • Visual Basic and/or C++ is a plus.
  • Proficient with Microsoft, Excel and Word.
  • May require work assignments at other MAG facilities.
  • May require travel to customer plant locations.
  • This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch and be hands on in trouble shooting the electrical system of the machines. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be very loud when observing machine commissioning / debug, runoffs or at customers plants.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by this position. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.