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With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
Why work at Gleason?
Position Summary:
The PLC ControlsEngineer Ifor Machine Products Engineering (MPE) is an entry level engineering position. The Software Controls Engineer I is responsible for current product engineering and will rotate across the portfolio to gain exposure and experience. The Software Controls Engineer I is guided by a more senior engineer and assigned projects will start with a small scope.
Job Responsibilities:
Software PLC/CNC:
Software Skills:
Current Product Engineering:
Development Engineering:
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Engineering Skills:
Typical activities would include:
Education / Experience:
Desired Experience or Interests:
Travel Requirements:
The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
Why work at Gleason?
- Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
- Flexible scheduling
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Formal and informal Development opportunities.
Position Summary:
The PLC ControlsEngineer Ifor Machine Products Engineering (MPE) is an entry level engineering position. The Software Controls Engineer I is responsible for current product engineering and will rotate across the portfolio to gain exposure and experience. The Software Controls Engineer I is guided by a more senior engineer and assigned projects will start with a small scope.
Job Responsibilities:
Software PLC/CNC:
Software Skills:
- Basic PLC/ladder software design and development.
- Basic ability in CNC configuration and programming.
- Translate customer functional requirements into maintainable code.
- Design, program, and debug basic PLC/ladder features.
Current Product Engineering:
- Execute machine orders.
- Configure machine software to match Sales Orders.
- Review prior executions and compare contrast to current execution.
- Review customer specifications and ensure compliance.
- Software Controls Engineering analysis.
- Compliance with appropriate safety protocols.
Development Engineering:
- Assist on clean sheet design for small developments.
- Engineer to order content (small to medium).
- Creation of and compliance with coding standards.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, define and implement software solutions that prevent recurrence of the problem.
- Interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Comprehend and effectively communicate verbally and in writing to specific audiences while using good judgement regarding appropriateness of communications.
- Detail oriented with the ability to communicate technical information effectively with other functional engineering areas and other downstream departments within Gleason.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment; interact in a positive manner with customers and co-workers.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and deliver results.
- Willing to cross train and learn.
Engineering Skills:
- Follow team workflows & processes.
- Read and understand basic electrical and fluid power schematics.
- Basic debug of machine issues related to bad components, wiring error, or other hardware mechanical issues.
- May require frequent guidance.
Typical activities would include:
- Develop, design, program, test, and debug ladder software for Gleason CNC machine tools.
- Machine electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic functions.
- Automation interfaces and interfaces to other software and/or hardware.
- Provide software controls support to internal & external (onsite as required) customers.
- Provide quotations and documentation of software controls features and options.
- Work with other technical disciplines to specify, design, and implement machine features.
- Adhere to established coding guidelines, test driven development, and documentation procedures.
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field of study.
- Associate's degree in related field of study with experience.
- Entry level position.
Desired Experience or Interests:
- Controllers: Fanuc, Siemens, and B&R
- Strong electromechanical aptitude.
- Software and Electromechanical testing.
- Proficiency with networking communications e.g., EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, IO-Link
- Software Tools: Matlab, Vericut, and Source Control
- Clubs: Robotics, Racing team
- Others: Electronics hobbyist, home/auto repair
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional Domestic or International
The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
