About Beckhoff

At Beckhoff, automation is our calling. We empower engineers to differentiate and succeed as industry leaders –– to harness new technologies, embrace open standards and solve the world’s most complex problems. Founded and led by engineers, we organically create advanced controls, communication, IoT, and motion technologies that become unique tools for your one-of-a-kind challenges in an age of digital transformation. As a global partner with U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis, we remain committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and support for the people behind the automation. So, whether you’re powering the EV revolution, dazzling on Broadway, launching satellites, or harnessing the wind – you can reach new heights for your business, industry, and humankind.

Summary

Beckhoff Special Project Engineer position is to provide application support for customer projects including software development, system design, product implementation, and integration of third-party equipment into a TwinCAT system. Reporting to the group manager this person will be a dedicated resource for the implementation of Beckhoff technologies into customers systems as outlined in these essential functions:

Essential Functions

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

• Provide Clients’ with the ability to develop and implement systems and projects that they may or may not have the resources and knowledge to complete on their own.
• Software development across the entire Beckhoff Automation product line for projects at the clients’ direction to bring project to completion.
• Mentor and train clients engineering staff throughout the process of development of their system.
• Diagnose and assist support in solving clients’ implementation issues using trouble-shooting tools and techniques.
• Direct connection with Product management team on the implementation of technologies within their respective product group.  
• Assist the professional development team with feedback on developing engineers’ skillsets and aptitude for further career positioning
• Provide assistance to OEM’s converting to Beckhoff on initial system
• Assist clients in implementing new products within U.S. market
• Assist regional sales staff with system design as available
• Prioritize incoming requests.  Escalate problems (when required or appropriate) to other technicians, next level of support or other departments or function.
• Embrace challenges and expand skillset when faced with new challenges/questions. 
• Direct Reporting under project group manager
• Other duties as directed

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers including other electronic equipment. However, the position may require visiting clients and could be exposed to the manufacturing areas, manufacturing equipment, industrial equipment, active machinery, and high voltage equipment; which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection; and/or require extensive periods of standing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb (use a ladder) or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, working 40+ hours Monday through Friday. Travel may be over the weekend. 

Travel

Travel may be required up to 50+%.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.