POSITION SUMMARY

The Software Engineer is responsible for assisting in the design and development server programs for distribution center management. This role understands equipment, business and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solutions. This position participates in all phases of product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, database designs, installation support, systems/software installation debugging, and support of other complimentary engineering staff associated with software engineering. Supports resolution of site requirement changes, and support solutions to complete designed equipment installation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports project level technical management functions including the following but not limited to the below:

• System functional definition

• Defining and manages server program development/deployment schedules to completion.

• Server application to other systems (PLCs/WMS, etc.) interface communication specifications.

• Assisting in defining test scenarios, network and other customer requirements and server and other hardware sizing.

• Coordinating with overall project management (manager).

• Coordinating with software engineering group to insure proper system performance occurs

• Anything else needed to insure proper and successful project execution

Assists with internal efforts to develop standard PLC software modules.

Participates with department manager to ensure department goals are being met and guides department personnel to meet the goals set by department manager.

Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3+ years previous engineering experience preferred

• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.

• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; talk, hear and see.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

The Matthews Industrial Automation division of Matthews International designs, manufactures and distributes a wide range of technologies and solutions for industrial automation applications including marking and coding, and warehouse automation. Our integrated systems identify, track, control, and pick products at the highest levels of accuracy.

Our focus on innovation is leading to rapid growth in each of the solution areas we provide: product identification, warehouse automation and applied automation technologies.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati