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Associate Electrical Software Design Engineer

Schaeffler

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Wooster, OH
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Schaeffler seeks an Associate Electrical Software Design Engineer for its Special Machinery Department in Wooster, Ohio. The engineer will develop and commission control software for manufacturing automation, design embedded systems, coordinate software interfaces across disciplines, and integrate hardware. The role includes customer-site support travel of up to 30%, depending on needs. Applicants must hold a related bachelor's degree and be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa or other sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Siemens TIA PortalStep7Fanuc RobotsMachine Vision SystemsC+C#Microsoft OfficeSystems IntegrationProblem-SolvingTroubleshootingCustom Equipment DesignRisk Level AssessmentIndustrial Equipment Safety

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical, Computer, or Controls EngineeringAdvanced Engineering and Physics KnowledgeUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Associate Electrical Software Design Engineer

Location:

Wooster, OH, US, 44691

Job Requisition ID: 47505

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Associate Electrical Software Design Engineer in the Schaeffler Special Machinery (SMB) Department in Wooster, Ohio.

  • Contribute to Schaeffler's success in an ever-changing market by developing and commissioning control software for manufacturing automation processes.

  • Cooperate with engineers or professionals of other disciplines to coordinate software interfaces.

  • Develop control software and design embedded systems for technical realization of projects.

  • Software development in the fields of Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal & Step7, Fanuc Robots, Machine Vision Systems, C+, C#, Microsoft Office, etc.

  • Hardware integration with Siemens 1500 series Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), servo drive systems, industrial networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet, etc.), proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controls, power distribution systems, etc.

  • Travel to various sites for customer service support, up to 30% travel requirements depending on needs.

  • www.schaeffler.de/special-machinery

Your Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an electrical, computer, or controls engineering related field.

  • Advanced engineering & physics knowledge.

  • Strong knowledge of systems integration strategies, concepts, and techniques.

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Knowledge and skills in design of custom equipment for manufacturing including assembly, inspection, process control, etc.

  • Knowledge of Risk Level Assessment, codes, and regulations for industrial equipment safety.

  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

Our Offering

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match

  • Regular employee appreciation and company events

  • Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits (https://schaefflerbenefits.com/)

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Schaeffler Special Machinery LLM SMA

Kimberly Lynn Korttila

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Keywords: Production Engineering;

Nearest Major Market: Canton

Nearest Secondary Market: Akron

How this job compares

Set against the 2,291 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$111–162K/yr77 salary ranges
  • US median$39–50/hr151 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 163 open Controls Engineer jobs in Ohio and 2,291 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (1,947 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,183 of the 2,291 open Controls Engineer jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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