Associate Engineer, Vending Machine Services

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Carvana is seeking an Associate Engineer for their Vending Machine Services team. This role is 100% on-site and involves bridging the gap between Mechanical and Software Engineering, with a focus on the mechanics and robotics of car vending machines, as well as programming and scripting. The engineer will be involved in the full customer experience of vending a car.

Requirements

• Experience with PLC-based motion control systems like Beckhoff TwinCAT.
• Knowledge of VFD motors and control equipment like SEW EuroDrive.
• Familiarity with low voltage control circuits, sensors, detectors, limit switches, I/O systems.
• Understanding of fieldbus operation like CANbus, EtherCAT, & Profinet.
• Competent troubleshooting of solutions across electrical, mechanical, and process control domains.
• Interest in creating functional and practical HMIs.
• Ability to work with plant engineers, external vendors, operators, and management to manage projects and assignments.
• Ability to wear many hats.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 70 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of development using tools such as Python and javascript is an absolute plus.
• Some travel will be required as our vending machines are located across the country.

Responsibilities

• Working on state-of-the-art car vending machines, maintaining and extending the programming of their motor and controller systems.
• Extending the functionality of the vending machines, potentially working on web and mobile applications for user experiences.
• Supporting other teams within Vending Machine Services in troubleshooting and operating electromechanical systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• Student loan payments.
• Discounts on vehicles.
• Benefits for your pets.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed