Automation Controls and Robotics Engineer

Image Associates Inc.•Dyersburg, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Local manufacturer needs an Automation Engineer / Robotics 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. The company is not interested in supporting visas of any kind. Sorry, but people with OPT, H-1 cannot be considered. You must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident to qualify. 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 systems, including programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
Ability to write control logic for PLC control.
Must have experience working in an automated, robotics environment.
US citizen or US Permanent Resident to qualify.

Nice To Haves

One to three years’ automated manufacturing engineering experience, preferably with products made of steel or steel parts.
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.