Senior Automation Controls Project Engineer

Koch•Conway, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Molex is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Controls Project Engineer responsible for the design and development of new High-Speed Custom Automation Electrical Control Systems, Machine Software, and User Interface. The project engineer’s creativity is key to producing easy-to-operate, safe, on-time equipment that will give Molex a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Our Datacom and Specialty Solutions (DSS) team designs an extensive product line serving customers in telecommunications, datacom, hyperscalers, cloud, data center and storage applications.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
7+ years’ experience in control panel design
7+ years’ experience in PLC Programming
Proficient in Ladder Logic & Motion PLC Programming
Experience in generating industrial electrical schematics including safety guarding standards
Experience with high speed synchronous, asynchronous, flexible (robotics) assembly systems.
Expertise in the design and documentation of machine controls.
Proven ability to effectively collaborate in a global, matrixed environment, working with diverse cultures and remote teams across multiple time zones.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
2+ years’ Project Management experience
Experience with Twincat (Beckhoff) or Sysmac (Omron) PLC software
Experience with HMI Programming (Omron, Beckhoff)
Experience with Vision Systems (Cognex or Keyence)
Foreign Language Competency: Mandarin, Spanish, or Korean
Design experience with high-speed gigabit connectors or cable assemblies and/or automotive assemblies.
Some PC language programming skills (.Net or ‘C++’)

Responsibilities

Provides controls feasibility and equipment cost estimates to automation development team.
Works with mechanical engineering department to determine design complete dates.
Prioritizes work to fulfill deadlines.
Specifies control hardware and generates Bills of Material, designs control panels and enclosures, creates electrical & pneumatic schematics.
Assists in executing the machine debug, qualification, and installation.
Writes and modifies machine code and builds the HMI to function for plant needs globally.
Provides technical support for the launch of equipment produced by the DSS tool engineering Team.
Responsibilities will include traveling to mass production facilities for machine installation & qualification, training of technicians and operators to ensure the proper and safe operation of equipment and support any software changes in the field.
Attends Design Reviews and PFMEA’s while working with mechanical engineers to improve current and future designs of automation.
Tracks projects using internal methods for summarizing component cost, labor, and lead time.
Develops accurate, up-to-date BOM’s and Spare Parts Lists.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.