ekvip automation GmbH · 3 weeks ago
Automation Engineer - Beckhoff TwinCAT - USA
North Kingstown, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expekvip automation GmbH is a company that values adventure and innovation in automation technology. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to develop software for plant control, build up the PLC programming business in the USA, and lead a development team in the future.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will not only develop software for plant control and put it into operation but also help us build up the PLC programming business in the USA from scratch
You are responsible for designing and developing reusable framework libraries for use across diverse customer projects
You will work on improving and maintaining our existing frameworks to ensure stability, performance, and scalability
This also includes documenting architectural decisions and defining development standards for effective use of the framework
You will improve code quality and maintainability by applying modern software engineering principles and tools
You will keep yourself informed about new trends and technologies in the fields of automation and software engineering
In the future, you will have the opportunity to build and lead your own development team
Qualification
Required
Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or automation technology
At least 5 years of experience in PLC programming with Beckhoff TwinCAT
Desire for new things, international projects, and personal responsibility
Very good English skills
Adventurous spirit and willingness to pack your bags for a few years
This job posting is for candidates who have American or German citizenship
Benefits
A real adventure: from Germany to New England
Lots of freedom, responsibility, and the chance to build something from scratch
An employer who stands behind you – whether in Germany or the USA
Exciting projects that help you grow professionally and personally
Company
ekvip automation GmbH
ekvip is your software partner for framework and library development, automation and PLC programming, as well as service and after-sales support.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase