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Customers in the Automotive, Consumer Goods, Electronics, and MedTech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.\n\nLocationColumbia, US\nEmployment TypeFull Time\nFunctional AreaSoftware\nReference Number2026-1789\n\nJob description\nThe principal duties will include, but not be limited to:\nDevelop, 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\nCollaborate with Project Managers, Mechanical Design, and Electrical Design teams to understand machine function in order to develop appropriate software solutions\nSupport the Electrical Design Engineering team by participating in design reviews and providing technical guidance for the overall system from a programming perspective\nIdentify and provide reliable solutions for technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the process\nProvide customers with technical support\nSupport equipment runoff and debug activity as well as machine acceptance testing\nAssist with the development of software validation protocols to confirm the machine control software meets all safety, performance, and technical requirements\nShare with department staff the design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the department\nMentor less experienced design staff and assisting in the development of concepts and software design methodologies for projects\nTravel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international\n\nRequirements\nEducation: 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.\nExperience: 3-5+ years of electrical or software design and/or engineering experience—experience within the special machine industry preferred.\nAdditional skills:\nProficiency in the use and programming of various PLC, HMI, robot, motion control, LabVIEW, and machine vision software applications\nKnowledge of structured software design principals\nAbility 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\nAbility to troubleshoot and debug complex automation systems, which may involve addressing software bugs, wiring issues, or mechanical problems\nTechnically creative with an understanding of equipment functions to provide software solutions in a robust and economical manner\nAbility to evaluate quotations, specifications, and engineering drawings to identify functional requirements and develop machine control software solutions\nOrganized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task interrupted duties\nAnalytical and decisive to define, evaluate, and solve problems in an organized process\nStrong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products\nAbility to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively\nA commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s mission\nFlexibility to travel, domestic and international, and work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements\n\nPHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS\nAs a member of HAHN Automation Group US, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment. 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