Automation Controls Engineer

Essential Job Functions

• Machine tending automation system cell controller design
• CNC machine tool, robot, washer, gage/CMM, marker, etc. automation equipment interfacing
• Electrical wiring, troubleshooting and various automation peripherals setup
• Program PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley preferred), robot (Fanuc) and vision (iRvision or Cognex)
• Perform automation cell runoff at factory and customer site
• Prepare detailed design specifications and documentation
• Customer training and technical support

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in EE/ME/CS Engineering
• Familiar with manufacturing automation/industrial robotic system
• Strong electrical design, wiring and troubleshooting capabilities
• Proficient in PLC/HMI/Robot/Vision programming
• Proficient in mechanical assembly and electrical troubleshooting
• Familiar with major industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
• Familiar with safety circuit and safety relay/controller configuration
• Strong communication skills including reading & writing technical documents

Work Environment

General office environment will be experienced. Occasionally the position will be spent in various manufacturing environments.

Opportunities

We offer intensive training whenever necessary, which includes:

• CNC machine tool operation
• Fanuc/Mitsubishi/Siemens CNC programming
• Fanuc robot handling tool operation and programming
• Advanced TPP programming
• iRvision / Cognex / Keyence vision programming
• Variety of safety controllers (Banner/Pilz) configuration
• Fieldbus (EtherNet/IP, Profibus) setup
• Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI programming
• Wonderware Indusoft HMI development

Qualifications

Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA, no H-1B visa sponsorship is provided.