What you’ll get to do:

• Use AutoCAD Electrical to create/update electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics schematics.
• Design and program according to customer specifications.
• Select controls components based on design criteria and generate a bill of materials.
• Program using RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 and Factory Talk View Studio.
• Create or update programs for Fanuc and other robot brands.
• Perform machine power up, debug and programming.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring and process related issues.
• Meet project budgets and timeline milestones.
• Commission, setup and program several types of automated hardware (not Allen Bradley).
• Support junior engineers in development of advanced controls systems designs, i.e. PLC, HMI, robotics, vision systems, automation applications and high-level languages for various types of automated equipment.
• Evaluate machine process problems, determine root cause and execute corrective action plans.
• Lead complex projects where several engineers are needed to ensure standard practices are followed.
• Recognize and implement design and workflow improvements.
• Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical control devices, mechanical units, transfer devices and peripheral equipment (such as pneumatics).
• May represent the organization in various networking opportunities and assist sales team with technical questions as needed.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical, Mechanical or Robotics Engineering)
• Eight plus years related work experience in the controls engineering field
• Mechanical knowledge and experience in troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Must able to program Fanuc robots and at least one or more of the following brand of robots: ABB, KUKA, YASKAWA and Motoman.
• Be able to commission and setup robot controllers and aux axis.
• Familiar with vision systems, such as Keyence, Cognex or Dalsa
• Design and understand several different industrial communication networks such as Devicenet, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus and EthernetIP.
• Strong working knowledge using Rockwell software (Allen Bradley).
• Familiar GE, Siemes or Mitsibushi PLC.
• Familiar with CIP safety controllers such as Pilz and Guardlogix.
• Able to perform Risk Assessments.
• Familiar with motion controllers, variable frequency drives and electronic actuators.
• Knowledgeable with industry standards such as NEC, NFPA, and RIA.
• Work independently while fulfilling job responsibilities with no supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects that may have shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to recognize and anticipate issues as they arise; and work independently to problem solve and implement solutions.
• Understanding of project scope, budget, and schedules.
• Willingness to adapt to last-minute requests from customers.
• Able to follow project from kickoff to final signoff.
• Must have clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Excellent work history and attendance record.
• Ability to travel 15-25% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.