Automation Engineer (Memphis, TN)

Glidewell Dental•Memphis, TN

10d

About The Position

Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity with particular reference to miniature CNC milling machines. Maintains and integrates control systems for machine tool applications, including PC-based, and CNC-based systems. Evaluates alternative system solutions to meet stated requirements. Develops and operates PC control systems for multi-axis motion systems. Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems. Assists in build and commissioning of production CNC machines and custom automation projects. Interacts with maintenance personal and customers to support machines in field as necessary. Develops and tests CNC machine control systems; defines machine parameters and tunes servo systems. Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop designs for equipment, machines, and subsystem components. Translates computer-aided design models intro a series of commands that control the movements of machine tools. Imports CAD models into CNC programming software to define dimensions and features of the part to be produced. Analyzes CAD models and engineering specifications to determine the appropriate tools and most efficient sequence of tool operations. Confers with other research personnel to clarify and resolve problems, and develop designs. Prepares electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications. Evaluates, writes, and modifies motion programs to increase machine performances. Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or minimum five (5) years of related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been demonstrated/achieved.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in industrial controls or factory automation field.
Prior experience with C++ and/or Python.
Prior experience with multi-axis PLC controls required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience setting up CNC machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity with particular reference to miniature CNC milling machines.
Maintains and integrates control systems for machine tool applications, including PC-based, and CNC-based systems.
Evaluates alternative system solutions to meet stated requirements.
Develops and operates PC control systems for multi-axis motion systems.
Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
Assists in build and commissioning of production CNC machines and custom automation projects.
Interacts with maintenance personal and customers to support machines in field as necessary.
Develops and tests CNC machine control systems; defines machine parameters and tunes servo systems.
Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop designs for equipment, machines, and subsystem components.
Translates computer-aided design models intro a series of commands that control the movements of machine tools.
Imports CAD models into CNC programming software to define dimensions and features of the part to be produced.
Analyzes CAD models and engineering specifications to determine the appropriate tools and most efficient sequence of tool operations.
Confers with other research personnel to clarify and resolve problems, and develop designs.
Prepares electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.
Evaluates, writes, and modifies motion programs to increase machine performances.
Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.