Automation/Controls Engineer
About The Position
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Moog’s has an exciting opportunity in their Military Aircraft Group, seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer! The Automation/Controls Engineer reports to and is embedded within the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Team. The successful candidate will develop and support robust information and data solutions for our automated manufacturing control systems. These automated manufacturing systems include SCADA, industrial controls for automated machine tending and material handling, RFID, automation networking, machine vision, automated assembly and other automated manufacturing systems as required to support our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work on a team of 2-4 robotics, controls, and software engineers and collaborate and work projects across other engineering and operations teams. This position offers a first shift, onsite schedule at our East Aurora, NY Location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Field. Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
- 3 years of relevant experience. Focused scholastic research or internships/co-op experience will be considered.
- General knowledge of information systems and data transfer in the context of automation and control systems.
- Conceptual understanding of computer programming and software development relating to automation control systems.
- Understanding of software release process as well as maintainability and scalability standards.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible and cope with change.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of automation technology, control systems, and electronics is a bonus.
- Ignition and Rockwell Automation HMI and SCADA experience is desired.
- SQL and Python experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and recommend appropriate cost-effective and robust data systems for manufacturing controls systems, with a specific focus on interface to other enterprise systems including MES, QMS and ERP systems.
- Interact and interface with employees from other departments including Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, and Process Quality Engineering as well as external automation integrators for project execution.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, optimize and repair a variety of data systems used within our automated manufacturing systems.
- Travel may occasionally be required as systems are being researched, developed, and installed.
- Work effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization with other teams and sites.
Benefits
- great compensation package
- annual profit sharing
- matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
- relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
