Digitalization Engineer

Job Title- Digitalization Engineer

Reporting to-Engineering Manager

Department-Engineering

Type-Full-Time/Salary

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

As a member of a team of electric and controls professionals. This role places a heavy emphasis on the development / enhancement and implementation of our digital suite of products which includes Schuler’s IoT solution for industrial presses. This enables our customers to monitor equipment conditions real-time on a smart phone or web browser. Service and supporting roles, as outlined below, are also an integral part of this position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Software design and development

• Responsible to collaborate with the system engineers in Germany to coordinate the implementation of additional machines to the Schuler Cloud.
• Responsible to support the sales team during the sales process of the digital suite of products.
• Responsible to collaborate with the system engineers in Germany to add functionality and improvements to the digital suite.
• Develop and maintain PLC equipment control interface to the digital suite, based on a variety of programmable controllers, such as Siemens S7F and TIA, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and others.
• Accountable for writing transparent code that is highly reusable, modular, and maintainable.
• Author technical documentation such as operator manuals and technical training handbooks.

Service and supporting roles

• Support the Field Service Group in preparation of installations and software updates.
• Assist onsite installation if required.
• Visit customers on occasional sales or project meetings.
• Perform as Project Manager on specific jobs based on assignment by the Service Engineering Manager.
• Prepare and facilitate technical training programs for internal and external customers.
• Interface with the customer as needed to resolve issues and technical concerns.
• Supports service and new machine sales with technical information when requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science is preferred
• Experience in industrial control systems is a plus.
• Experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix 5, 500, Studio 5000, Siemens S7, S7F, TIA Portal
• Experience with industrial networking such as PROFINET and EtherNet/IP
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Familiar with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to travel, nationally and abroad. Must be able and willing to travel.Able to facilitate discussions and give presentations with highly technical content. Presents clearly and informatively.
• Possess strong analytical aptitude
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Customer focused
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
• Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
• German Language skills would be a plus.
• Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Service Engineering Manager. Coordinates related activities with service sales, field service, purchasing and customers. There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

MISCELLANEOUS

Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.