Mechatronics Controls Engineer

Knapp Agency • Delaware, OH

98d

About The Position

The task of a Mechatronics Controls Engineer is to provide technical expertise to support the KNAPP Resident Business team and KNAPP Hotline in providing a highly available automation system, that works properly and meets customer and KNAPP specifications, which will be measured through key performance indicators. The individual will be a member of the Resident Business team. The role will also cover emergency breakdown and maintenance support on all equipment and software issues on the installed equipment. The role of a Mechatronics Controls Engineer therefore combines technical and improvement responsibilities. Alongside the above, there will be a strong ethic of continuous improvement, with interrogation of the Scada, Shuttles, and KNAPP software system fault data.

Requirements

• Experience in automated materials handling or similar regulated, controls environment preferred.
• Controls Engineering skills through to IT infrastructure and applications.
• Training and/or experience in communication networks and protocols (serial, Profibus, Ethernet).
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming control systems (S7 or Allen Bradley).
• Capable of programming PLCs.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class site response to the customer, ensuring a first-time right policy.
• Involvement in Daily Review Meetings with the customer and KNAPP, providing detailed information as required.
• Identify, develop and support Hotline in implementing automation system and program changes to support operational processes, investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure the validated status of automation assets is maintained by the use of change control and configuration management.
• Provide Emergency breakdown onsite support to Hotline and the resident Team.
• Keep up to date with technologies to ensure the appropriate solutions are utilized for maximum business benefit.
• Be part of the Issue Management and the internal escalation process on all related maintenance and breakdown issues, in partnership with the customer.
• Create strong effective working relationships with customers and your team.
• Coordinate the activities of site technicians and third-party repair companies on site in the absence of the Engineering Team Leader.

Benefits

• Industry competitive compensation.
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more.
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Profit Sharing.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Subsidized Daycare.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Pet Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services