The Position
This position is a member of the Engineering Department. The Electrical Programming Engineer 2 will report directly to the Senior Software Engineering Manager.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
- Proven experience in taking automated systems from concept through completion including design/build of custom pieces and integration of OEM equipment, including robots, as required by particular applications.
- Design software experience: Experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC/HMI systems and programming required. Experience with robotics programing a strong plus. Experience with MES development/integration a strong plus.
- Self-starter who is well-organized, detail-oriented, creative and possesses excellent problem-solving skills.
- Advanced designs of new products or re-design product software. Understanding of development of existing products for schematics, control cabinets, layouts, etc.
- Utilize leading edge software and tools.
- Design projects must be done in a timely manner.
- Designs must follow all safety requirements.
- Ability to develop concepts and solutions meeting all customer requirements and to estimate the cost of implementation of those solutions.
- Perform commissioning and debug of products.
- Able to energize machine safely and competently, ready for wet test and SAT.
- Assure product is “as designed”.
- Review/approve all applicable requests for change.
- Assure proper documentation has been recorded.
- Assure product meets specifications.
- Maintain a working knowledge of machine process and operation.
- Proficiency with written and oral communication and giving presentations. Need to effectively present technical documents with an ability to explain technical concepts with depth that is tailored to expected audience.
- Strong time management skills. Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships with vendors and customers across a wide spectrum of industry.
- Work in a team environment.
- Mentor other engineers.
- Ability to lead a design team on a large project including lead team meetings, design reviews, machine reviews, kick-off meetings.
- Interact with other departments, including Manufacturing, TSS, Sales and Purchasing
Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an automated equipment design environment.
Skills & Relevant Work Experience
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC/HMI systems Experience with AC/DC drives a plus
- Experience programming robots a plus (primarily Fanuc and ABB)
- Experience with draftsite a plus
- AutoCAD would be a plus.
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
EOE M/F/D/V
