Controls Software Engineer

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ : LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location : Shelby

Employment Status : Hourly Full-Time

Function : Engineering

Req ID :   26527

Summary

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Fori Automation, LLC, a Lincoln Electric Company, is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling, and testing equipment for automotive and non-automotive customers worldwide. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost-effective, highly engineered products and systems designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management, and service.

We are seeking an experienced Controls Software Engineer for our Shelby Township, MI site with a background in industrial software development. The Controls Software Engineer will initially support active projects and then transition to completing projects directly. They will take the lead on developing software on new projects and debug software on new machines. This role requires travel to customer sites for equipment installation and customer interaction.

What You Will Do

• Design PLC software and HMIs for industrial automation equipment
• Debug and troubleshoot PLC software and HMIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines and critical path milestones.
• Maintain task lists and reports of open items.
• Maintain project design documentation and prepare customer deliverables.
• Ensure the controls engineering process is tracked and followed.
• Assist customers and local tradespeople in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Conduct end-user training on equipment operation.

Education & Experience Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience as a Controls Engineer or Controls Software Engineer with e xperience in designing Rockwell Logix 5000 or Siemens S7-1500 family processors.

Preferred

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.