Software Automation Engineer

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Fort Collins 
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Engineering 
Pay Grade and Wage: USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 57 $90,000.00 - $100,000.00
Bonus Plan: 8%
Hiring Manager: Donald D Rowlett
Recruiter: Brittany Zaun

We are proud to offer our full-time candidates a comprehensive benefit programs which include:

• Health Insurance with HSA and FSA options
• Student Loan Debt Repayment
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Bonus

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Lincoln Electric Automation – The Company

Lincoln Electric Company, has been the industry leader for over 30 years in the robotic automation of welding, cutting, material removal, grinding, and press brake operations.  We have provided industry solutions to the fabricators of construction, agricultural, mining, off-road, energy, and transportation equipment.  Through the expertise of our personnel, we develop numerous specialty products that increase productivity and maintain quality. The innovative designs and solutions we create are produced to meet or exceed our customer expectations.

Position Summary

In-depth knowledge and ability to create functional programs for industrial robotic systems; oversee complex systems analysis, design and development programs.  Collaborate with a small team of engineers at all stages of development, including requirements analysis, configuration, testing, and deployment.  Maintain smooth running operation through identifying and recommending improvement processes.  Responsibilities will include:  interfacing to industrial equipment, developing configuration and build scripts, maintaining existing products, documenting functionality and interacting with customers.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Wolf Cell Controller HMI
• Create and configure boot disks with existing project tools
• Adhere to Lincoln software standards and procedures
• Download and troubleshoot software for basic ABB or Fanuc robot systems
• Update build tools that assist in automating robot project software deployment
• Maintain and update customer project files
• Bring projects to closure while meeting time and budget requirements
• Work "hands-on" with industrial robotic systems (ABB, Fanuc)
• Proactively gather requirements directly from users & sales people
• Form strategies to solve complex, ill-defined problems
• Keep job knowledge current through continual studying of latest development methodologies and technologies
• Maintain sufficient personal organization to enable effective multi-tasking and strong attention to detail 
• Create build tools that assist in automating robot project software deployment
• Provide training and support for other Lincoln Electric departments
• Maintain, upgrade and retrofit existing systems

Requirements

Required Qualifcations: 

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED 
• 3 to 5 years of experience working with industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc), and automation equipment
• Direct