Automation Controls and Robotics Engineer
About The Position
Local manufacturer needs an Automation Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate activities including systems fabrication and mechanical assembly. Will provide engineering support that improves product quality and reduces production costs. Must have in-depth understanding and experience with PLC’s, VSD’s, SCADA, and HMI. Will work on automation or robotics projects. Must have the ability to write control logic for PLC control systems, including programming, testing, and troubleshooting. Will develop industrial robots’ algorithms and programming. Study workflow and processes for automation opportunities. Implement and maintain PLC systems throughout the plant. Participate in the selection of automation and robotic vendors and equipment. Conduct studies to maximize robot utilization. Ensure that automation system documentation and instructions are accurate and effective. Provide automation technical support to other plants, involving 10-20% domestic travel.
Requirements
- In-depth understanding and experience with PLC’s, VSD’s, SCADA, and HMI
- Ability to write control logic for PLC control
- One to three years’ automated manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with products made of steel or steel parts
- Experience working in an automated, robotics environment
- US citizens and permanent residents only, please
Nice To Haves
- Degree preferred, but factory experience with hard-goods manufacturing is most important
Responsibilities
- Coordinate activities including systems fabrication and mechanical assembly
- Provide engineering support that improves product quality and reduces production costs
- Write control logic for PLC control systems, including programming, testing, and troubleshooting
- Develop industrial robots’ algorithms and programming
- Study workflow and processes for automation opportunities
- Implement and maintain PLC systems throughout the plant
- Participate in the selection of automation and robotic vendors and equipment
- Conduct studies to maximize robot utilization
- Ensure that automation system documentation and instructions are accurate and effective
- Provide automation technical support to other plants
Benefits
- excellent benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
