Automation Mechatronics Engineer - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Tomah, WI

12d•$77,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation/Mechatronics Engineer will assist in troubleshooting, development, fabrication, programming, installation, documentation, and support of automated manufacturing equipment. Systems supported will include PLCs, controls, industrial robots, cobots, smart tools, run-up tables and other automated or “smart” equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electromechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Engineer II-Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in automated systems development and integration required
Engineer III-Minimum of 5+ years of experience in automated systems development and integration required
Working knowledge of automated electrical systems including electrical wiring, control circuits, programming, troubleshooting, etc.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems including AC standard and servo motor drives, PLC integration, electromechanical control circuits involving pneumatic and hydraulic components
Must be independent, self-motivated, and open to technical mentoring.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Ladder-Logic programming, AB PLCs, Rockwell systems software, UL, Fanuc, Kuka programming preferred
Experience with computer drafting software such as AutoCAD, Creo, Windchill or similar (listed software would be preferred)
Flexible hours to cover off-hours support.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Desire to learn new skills and maintain knowledge of new technologies

Responsibilities

Specification, design, integration, programming, installation and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and systems to support fabrication, weld, paint, assembly and testing of finished goods.
Help develop, deploy, and maintain documentation and software for equipment including schematics, maintenance spares lists, and operating instructions, and programs and other software.
Collaborate with other sites to evaluate existing equipment for opportunities to upgrade for data acquisition, increased automation, efficiency, or additional functionality.
Maintain development project budgets and inventory
Consult or assist in modification of existing equipment to optimize performance or integrate new features
Develop or assist in development of capital requests for projects
Manage system development, optimization, and support projects effectively.
Frequently report verbally and in writing on project status
Supervise and mentor Mechatronics Technicians.
Provide formal and informal technical training to production associates, site mechatronics technicians, and other staff as necessary
Support manufacturing lines by providing technical troubleshooting of automated equipment, including PLC’s and control systems.
Stay informed of new industrial technology and report how it can be utilized in the plant