Automation Controls Engineer II

Delkor Systems•New Brighton, MN

1d•$111,000 - $134,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Controls Engineer II will be responsible for creating new programs for machines and complete integrated systems. This role involves assisting Checkout Technicians with factory testing, organizing and maintaining updated libraries of all PLC programs, Robot Programs, and auxiliary devices files and templates. The engineer will create hardware and software designs, implement them on machinery or integration projects, and develop new controls system designs. Additionally, they will evaluate cost alternatives for current and future controls designs, act as an advocate for the integrated packaging line in terms of functionality and project management, and play a supervisory role related to subcontractor vendors. The position requires reviewing and troubleshooting customer field issues, recommending viable solutions, and working on projects to improve speed, capacity, reliability, functionality, and ease of operation. The engineer will also assist the Service Department with troubleshooting machines, either remotely or on-site, and ensure that all programs adhere to Delkor’s standards and structures for clarity. Documentation creation to share knowledge with other Controls Engineers, Checkout, and Service Technicians is also a key responsibility. As the owner of a commercialized product line, the engineer will perform regular updates to the code base, maintain Delkor’s current standards, and identify improvements to share across all Delkor product lines. A strong emphasis is placed on following all industry safety standards (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities) and driving the use of Safety Risk assessment in evaluating machinery for hazards. Other tasks or duties as assigned will also be part of the role.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or two-year degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and 6 years of related experience in Electrical/Controls Engineering or a related field.
Experience with AB PLC, HMI, and Servo Control
Experience with advanced motion development for multi-axis servo-driven robotics
Experience with SolidWorks or 3D CAD
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
Able to read, understand, analyze and problem solve electrical schematics and engineering related software programs
Able to use standard computer programs for work processing including Microsoft Office products.
Able to tutor and/or lead others on designs and projects
Must exhibit a high level of inquisitiveness, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Communicates clearly and effectively (verbally and non-verbally) to individuals and groups, internally and externally, to exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately
Works well with a variety of people and personalities, and with other Delkor departments
Works collaboratively, as a team member, to suggest ideas and resolve issues in a positive manner
Self-motivated and able to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision
Takes ownership of his or her area(s) of responsibility
Understands the need to work productively, making good use of his or her time
Strong leadership skills including the ability to independently problem solve engineering issues
Innovative in developing more efficient and effective methods of completing assigned tasks
Well organized with a strong aptitude for details
Able to maintain a positive work environment, even when encountering challenging situations
Sit at a desk or in meetings for extended periods of time that often include extensive time on a computer
Stand and walk for a portion of the day to interact with other employees
See and judge distances and space relationships to successfully complete detailed activities to fine tolerances, including reading engineering schematics, spreadsheets and other documents
Possess arm and hand mobility and strength to lift, bend, hold, reach, carry, push and pull packages, supplies, and the like used by the Engineering Department and to support the production floor

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fanuc robot controls preferred
Experience with robotics/vision systems preferred

Responsibilities

Create new programs for machines and complete integrated systems
Assist Checkout Technicians with factory testing
Organize and maintain updated libraries of all PLC programs, Robot Programs, and auxiliary devices files and templates
Create hardware and software design and implement on machinery or integration projects
Create new controls system designs
Evaluate cost alternatives for current and future controls designs
Act as an advocate of the integrated packaging line for functionality and project management
Play a supervisory role related to subcontractor vendors
Review and troubleshoot customer field issues and recommend viable solutions for quick resolution
Work on projects to improve speed, capacity, reliability, functionality, and ease of operation
Assist Service Department with troubleshooting machines, either in the field via telephone or on-site at the customer’s facility
Ensure that programs follow Delkor’s standards and structures for ease of understanding by co-workers and customers
Create documentation to share knowledge with other Controls Engineers as well as Checkout and Service Technicians
Manage Program for Product Line: Be the owner of a commercialized product line, perform regular updates on code base to maintain Delkor’s current standard, look for improvements in code base and share with others to improve all Delkor product lines
Follow all industry safety standards as dictated by the relevant government entities (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities, etc.) and drive the use of Safety Risk assessment in evaluating machinery for hazards
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned