Automation Controls Engineer III

Delkor Systems•St. Paul, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Controls Engineer III will be responsible for developing new machinery concepts, engineering entirely new equipment and machinery lines, and providing technical project management and leadership. This role involves developing automation controls platforms, specifying control types, developing software, and ensuring adherence to industry safety standards. The engineer will also lead and direct the efforts of other department engineers, manage projects from order entry through field completion, and act as the primary technical interface with customers. Additionally, the position requires proposing improved work processes, mentoring co-workers, acting as a subject matter expert, and managing a commercialized product line. This includes performing regular updates on the codebase and identifying areas for improvement across all Delkor product lines. Other tasks or duties as assigned may also be part of the role.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or two-year degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and 8 years of related experience specifying, designing and programming PLC, HMI and servo control systems.
Minimum 6 years of experience with servo-driven high-speed machinery required.
Minimum 4 years of experience with RSLogix5000.
Able to manage the design of control systems for machinery or integration projects (integrated packaging lines).
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.
Must exhibit a high level of inquisitiveness, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), VFDs (PowerFlex525 and 527), servo drives (Kinetix 5700, 5500 and ArmorKinetix) and HMIs (Optix or PanelView) preferred.
Experience with 3D parametric CAD systems preferred.
Experience with 3D emulation software (Emulate 3D) preferred.
Experience with Product Data Management systems preferred.
Experience with packaging machinery preferred.
Experience with cam-driven machinery preferred.
Experience with Fanuc Robotics preferred.
Experience specifying robotics and pick-&-place solutions preferred.
Experience managing development projects preferred.
Experience working with end-customer preferred.
Able to tutor and/or lead others on designs and projects.

Responsibilities

Develop new machinery concepts, including estimating costs and defining automation specifications.
Direct concept automation development on test components and test rigs.
Report time-plan deviations, project risks, and cost overruns to the Controls Engineering Supervisor.
Create and improve existing code base for efficiency and new features.
Stay up-to-date on new hardware releases and assess their potential to improve Delkor’s product offerings.
Engineer entirely new equipment and machinery lines, developing the overall automation controls platform.
Specify control types (e.g., servo vs. pneumatics) and select appropriate sensors and controls hardware.
Develop software for new machines while adhering to Delkor’s programming standards.
Utilize technical design reviews for peer review and project communication.
Follow all industry safety standards (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, etc.) and promote Safety Risk assessment.
Lead and direct other department engineers on new equipment and machinery lines.
Provide technical project management and leadership from order entry through field test completion for newly developed machinery.
Maintain and report weekly project status in cooperation with the production scheduler.
Draft and communicate project plans, automation specifications, and change orders to customers.
Act as the primary technical interface with the customer on automation matters.
Direct assembly and validation staff in build and test activities.
Coordinate with Sales, Project Management, and Service to resolve field technical issues.
Transfer completed prototype documentation to the commercial products engineering team upon field test completion.
Propose improved work processes to reduce lead time and costs while enhancing quality and safety.
Mentor and educate co-workers in best machinery development practices.
Contribute to the establishment and refinement of the product development process.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) within the Engineering Department and develop expertise in assigned areas.
Report machine performance and safety concerns to the Director of Automation.
Stay abreast of and inform co-workers on technical advances in machinery automation.
Manage programs for product lines, acting as the owner of commercialized product lines.
Perform regular updates on the codebase to maintain Delkor’s current standard.
Identify improvements in the codebase and share them to enhance all Delkor product lines.
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.