Integration Engineer

Bastian Material Handling•Indianapolis, IN

65d

About The Position

An Integration Engineering Specialist with the Systems teams works with other Bastian Solutions employees, customers and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies to integrate material handling systems for complex applications. The process involves understanding the customer's goals and objectives, and developing smart engineered solutions to meet these goals. The Systems Team is the lead for integrating large scale Material Handling solutions, often involving Controls, Software, Robotics, and Consulting Teams within the project. Technologies used in this position include the full scope of Material Handling with conveyors ranging from simple gravity conveyor up to cutting edge shoe sorters with servo driven diverts, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems from a variety of vendors, and complex add on such as automated carton erection or print and applies. The Integration Engineering Specialist is responsible for supporting automation projects and will be capable of component selection, mechanical commissioning and mechanical/device troubleshooting, HMI development, PLC programming and debugging, Software debugging, onsite system checkout and startup, and validation of System Throughput and Efficiencies. As experience grows, the Commissioning Engineer may be relied on to help tie reports and code standards into engineering design standards, assist with harmonizing the various teams, and perform other duties under the guidance of the execution team.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Electrical, Industrial, Computer, ElectroMechanical or Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of experience in relevant industry
Able to travel depending on project demands and schedules, occasionally with short notice due to schedule delays or changes, up to 75%
Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Automation, specifically conveyor based material handling systems, a plus
Experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs & HMIs (or equivalent) a plus
Aptitude for Hands on Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting
2D or 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc) a plus
Extremely computer literate with MS Office products

Responsibilities

Assists in the commissioning and testing projects with direction from the primary commissioning engineer
Lead commissioning and testing projects with oversight from other experienced commissioning engineers/leads
Assist in creating/executing FRT with oversight and guidance from experienced team members
Progressively developing commissioning skillset
Close Coordination with Project Manager
Develop and Maintain commissioning check out list, and operational test plan specific to each project
Installing, starting-up and troubleshooting equipment that is generally not manufactured by Bastian Solutions, but whose quality and operation reflects on Bastian Solutions and affects the success of the project
Closely monitor the climate of personalities on the project. Anticipate problems and get help early
Aid Project team in training of the customer supplied System Expert
Modify and debug PLCs and HMIs per customer and Bastian Solutions' specifications with a focus on throughput optimization
Debug and test new implementation techniques or equipment that will help maintain Bastian Solutions as a leader in our industry.
Develop and implement standard practices to ensure quality improvement and cost reduction
Attend training and become certified in applicable technologies or programs.
Communicate strategic information regarding suppliers, customers and competition.
Support the Systems Checklist for systems projects.
Identify new controls, software or hardware techniques or equipment that will help maintain Bastian Solutions as a leader in our industry.
Complete all administrative tasks/paperwork in timely manner
Track time spent by project and enter into time tracking software
Take charge of decisions and conflicts in the project and resolve quickly at the lowest level
Improve the process with written templates, spreadsheet tools, outstanding lessons learned, etc.
Other duties as assigned