Automation Controls Engineer II

Delkor Systems•New Brighton, MN

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves creating new programs for machines and integrated systems, assisting Checkout Technicians with factory testing, and organizing and maintaining updated libraries of all PLC programs, Robot Programs, and auxiliary devices files and templates. The engineer will be responsible for creating hardware and software designs and implementing them on machinery or integration projects, as well as creating new controls system designs and evaluating cost alternatives. The position requires acting as an advocate for the integrated packaging line regarding functionality and project management, and playing a supervisory role related to subcontractor vendors. Key responsibilities include reviewing and troubleshooting customer field issues, recommending 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 remotely or on-site, ensure programs adhere to Delkor’s standards, and create documentation for knowledge sharing. A significant part of the role is managing a commercialized product line, which includes being its owner, performing regular code updates to maintain current standards, and identifying improvements to share across all Delkor product lines. Adherence to industry safety standards (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities) and driving Safety Risk assessments are also essential.

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

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
Manage Program for Product Line: Preform regular updates on code base to maintain Delkor’s current standard
Manage Program for Product Line: 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