Automation Engineer

Bastian Material Handling•Maryland Heights, MO

54d

About The Position

An Automation Engineer collaborates with coworkers, customers, and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies while integrating equipment into distribution and production solutions and throughout the material handling industry. This involves understanding the customer's goals and objectives in order to develop and support smart engineered solutions. The Automation Engineer may be responsible for several phases of a project, occasionally across several projects at once. These include research and concepting, applications sales support, component selection, electrical drawing package creation, device configuration and troubleshooting, HMI and PLC tagging from an I/O list, programming and development utilizing standards or assistance from a Lead Automation Engineer, simulations, in-house and on-site debug and integration, and post startup escalation support. Technologies used to automate systems including equipment and robots utilize 2D and 3D machine vision, barcode readers, VFDs, servos, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Bachelor of Engineering or Technology and 2+ years' relevant industry experience required. Hands on electrical and mechanical capabilities will be frequently relied upon. Computer literacy, specifically with MS Office products, Rockwell/Allen Bradley software packages, Siemens software packages, robotic programming, and AutoCAD Electrical preferred.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related, and 2+ years of related industry experience.
Electrical and Mechanical hands-on aptitude with troubleshooting know-how
Familiar with Microsoft Office product suite
Service skills in a customer facing role
Able to multi-task and set priorities based on project management direction
Effective problem solving
Time management
Self-starter
Hands-on learner
Technical writing

Nice To Haves

Primary vendor certifications (ABB, Fanuc, Rockwell, Siemens)
AutoCAD Electrical experience

Responsibilities

Create, modify and debug PLC, robot, and HMIs per customer and Bastian Solutions specifications and standards
Collaborate with Mechanical Design engineers to create simulation layouts to perform reach studies, cycle time estimates, and offline programming
Create and verify detailed AutoCAD drawings
Create electrical bills of materials per AutoCAD drawings and schematics
Release system electrical components for Lead Automation Engineer approval
Troubleshoot and modify electrical wiring, red line electrical schematics, update AutoCAD drawings to create As-Built packages at project shipment and As-Installed packages at project completion
Develop and maintain program code and library standards
Effectively communicate schedules, plans, and training to personnel at end user facilities
Create and modify operator manuals, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Commission and document settings for system devices, including IP addresses, photo eye logic functions, and drive parameters
Attend training and become certified in applicable technologies or programs
Be a team member and contributor within the office, providing help outside of department scope when required
Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer's expectations, developing repeat customers.
Attend meetings and functions on time with active involvement
Participate in and lead internal training sessions for ongoing career & skills development across departments