Job Description
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science 5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation Experience having seen automation from concept to mass manufacturing Preferred Skills & Experience: Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe Experience with Electromechanical systems Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systems Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred) Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC’s HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP Robotics programming, preferably ABB Responsibilities: Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them