Engineer Electrical Controls

About Us

​​​​​​As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. 

About the Role: 

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team. 

Company Benefits Include: 

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members 
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Company provided Life Insurance 
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan 
• 401k Plan with employer match 
• Vacation, and sick time with 11 paid holidays 

About You

This individual will assist Production with the connectivity of industrial machines to our SCADA software and our MES.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports production with design, debugging, troubleshooting and continual improvement of production equipment and methods.
• Programs, configures and develops sequence of operation for PLC programs on new and existing assembly equipment.
• Conducts analysis of and implements vision-based monitoring systems.
• Directs and manages technical contractors and service providers how to complete projects, and verifies project specifications have been met.
• Recommends, designs and implements techniques that enhance design performance, reduce cost and improve assembly processes and quality.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Manages multiple engineering projects simultaneously with limited supervision within defined timelines.
• Proficient in HMI Design development implementation

Specifications

•   3 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics (EET) or related discipline, or 5 years’ electrical engineering experience without a college degree
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming and vision/inspection systems preferred.
•  Siemens control systems experience
• Vision Systems maintenance
•  Profi Net/Bus
• Safety Monitor Systems
• E-Planner/Auto-CAD
•  Fanuc Robotics, integration and modifications
• Read and/or modify electrical schismatic 
• SCADA
• Mid-level electrical engineering experience
• Strong critical thinker, have problem-solving abilities, and be able to work independently. 
• Ability to communicate at different levels of the business.
• Up to 25% Travel