JOB SUMMARY:
This is a Controls Engineering position that designs control systems for robotics, machineries, and other automation systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Review customer requirements and propose equipment controls design to satisfy same.
- Design, testing and implementation of automation systems.
- Prepare engineering and supporting documentation; wiring schematics, assembly drawings, bills of material and panel machining drawings.
- Interface with manufacturing to ensure equipment conforms to design and customer specifications.
- Participate, along with sales staff, in presentations at the Company's or prospect's location as required.
- Maintain complete records by project.
- Short duration travel will be required, including some international travel.
- Maintain product knowledge and stay current on available technology relevant to Simplimatic product and service offerings.
- Assure system and product functionality by assuring proper operation, error recovery, and compliance with DFMEA.
- Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government and company safety regulations.
- Assure completion of projects by training and guiding build technicians as necessary.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; tradeshows, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3 to 5 years experience.
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of HMI, PLC, motion controls, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with AutoCAD electrical.
- Prior robotics implementation a plus.
- Fanuc and Allen Bradley experience is required.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Strong analytical, numerical, and reasoning capabilities.
- Good team player.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature.
- Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Good computer skills, ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Results oriented.
