Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and development of complex in-house automated manufacturing and test systems from concept to production, specifically owning electrical and software design.
• Design and develop motion control and robotic systems to solve manufacturing and test needs
• Write and maintain machine automation software that is concise and well documented.
• Develop simple UI / HMIs that make machines easy to understand, operate and troubleshoot
• Design electrical and pneumatic systems to be used in manufacturing environments
• Manage the build, integration, testing and validation of electrical and fluidic systems
• Architect and implement the integration of manufacturing machinery into SCADA and MES systems
• Provide expert support of existing automation systems and work with partner teams to correct root causes
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation
• 1+ years of experience in designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated system products
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions at both the design and implementation steps
• Strong experience developing software to automate electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with design, programming and commissioning of industrial robotic systems (e.g. Kuka, ABB, or Fanuc)
• Experience with PLC programming in SCL with Beckhoff TwinCat 3 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Experience with Python, C#, C++, or similar high level programming languages
• Experience developing machine vision systems for inspection applications
• Strong electrical knowledge and experience troubleshooting electrical systems using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Experience configuring and debugging networks and fieldbus systems
• Experience with motion system sizing and implementation (gantries, robotics, conveyance, motors, actuators, pneumatics/hydraulics, sensor selection/integration, etc.)