Automation Engineer Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB's research and development activities forms the basis for the company's success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference - the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

IoT and Automation Software Developer

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Engineering
Reports to: IoT & Automation Product Development Manager
Location: Grovetown, Georgia
Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Exempt

OVERVIEW:

The IoT and Automation Software Developer contributes to the development, testing, and implementation of software solutions related to GIW's slurry pump IoT and automation products. Key focus areas include:

• IoT sensor hardware, device firmware, and cloud-based software
• Automated suction liner adjustment systems
• Data analysis strategies, including machine learning applications for wear and system analysis.
• Infrastructure management of IoT devices and supporting server systems

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain web platforms for GIW's IoT and automation products
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and consultants to develop software and hardware components
• Plan and implement data analytics and forecasting tools by integrating existing analysis tools with newly developed IoT systems for enhanced predictive maintenance and part life forecasting
• Assist in server administration and infrastructure support for the GIW IoT platform
• Work with the GIW Hydraulic Lab to support R&D and product testing initiatives
• Support development of internal engineering tools and applications as needed
• Provide Electrical Engineering support to the IoT team, if qualified

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Additional background in Electrical Engineering is a plus.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of hands-on software development experience, including:
  • Web and client application development
  • Database schema design and implementation
  • Programming in Python, JavaScript, Java, and C/C++ (or another embedded systems language)
  • Working within Linux-based environments

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with embedded systems and IoT device integration
• Familiarity with Linux device and server administration
• Exposure to signal processing and machine learning approaches for industrial applications
• Knowledge of remote device management and over-the-air (OTA) updates is a plus

KSB GIW, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB GIW, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.