Automation Engineer (f/m/d) - Elsau

Hug Engineering AG is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of exhaust aftertreatment systems for diesel- and gas-powered engines in both mobile and stationary applications. We are a member of the Faurecia Group, which generates sales of more than EUR 24 billion per annum. This is your chance to be part of our success story, perform multifaceted tasks, and evolve as you take up new challenges. Hug Engineering is your opportunity to apply your skills and ideas, while also making an active contribution to a clean environment.

Job description:

• Development and programming with B&R Automation Studio
• Design of control cabinet components for Machine controls
• Design of software concepts and modules
• Software development and function test in-house or directly on site
• Administration and further development of our cloud solutions
• Project specific software adaptation
• Evaluate hardware components
• First level support for field technicians and application engineers
• Creation and implementation of remote access and database concepts
• Creating and preparing Virtual Machines (VM)
• Preparation and execution of internal trainings

Your credentials:

• Successfully completed higher education or further training in a specialised field as automation engineer, electrical engineer, software engineer or comparable with at least 5 years of professional experience 
• Experience in the design of control cabinet components for machine controls as well as knowledge of standards and guidelines in control engineering
• Experience in the development and programming of complex machine controls and new product development / project management
• Profound knowledge of PLC development environments (preferably B&R Automation Studio) and in electrical CAD (preferably EPLAN P8)
• Knowledge of modern control programming in ST, C, C++
• Knowledge in network technology and with modular software structures
• Knowledge of communication interfaces CAN, TCP, OPC-UA as well as control and process engineering knowledge
• Ideally knowledge of software management systems (preferably SVN and GIT) and virtual machines 
• Motivated to engage and evolve with cloud solutions in the future
• Confident communication skills (written, verbal) in German and English  
• Flexibility and ability to work in a team 
• International thinking and motivated to work in a global environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally (5 - 10%)