Senior Controls Engineer - York, PA

About the role

Responsible for programming of new robots and automation equipment. Modification of existing Software for industrial robots and custom automation equipment. Troubleshoot and debug of existing products.

Responsibilities

Electrical Design

• Working together with project team to develop automation system according to customer specification
• Ensure hardware is incorporated into mechanical design and collaborate with project team if required
• Adapt schematics to fulfill Software requirement
• Research and implement new technologies to advance ENGEL automation systems
• Generate specification for vendors according to project requirement
• Creates and modifies electrical schematics using CAD programs such as Promis, E-Plan or AutoCAD
• Ensure system meets safety standard of installation location (US and international regulations)
• Establish documentation of automation and robotic system
• Develop cable management layout to be implemented in mechanical design
• Create final documentation packages for customer and technicians

Software design

• Generate Base Software based on electrical schematics
• Creation and Modification of Software for Industrial Robots (articulated and linear) and peripheral equipment (e.g. Laser-system, Vision-system, degating, labelling, etc.)
• Design HMI and visualization for production cells
• Programming of communication protocols (e.g. Ethercat, Ethernet, I/O Link, OPC UA, Profibus, Device Net, etc.)
• Troubleshooting of Software at production facility and customer site
• Support cross functional team for new and existing automation projects
• Writing operator instruction, manuals and other documentation for custom software

Research and Development

• Developing new features/modules for non ENGEL standard equipment
• Implementing new standards (Interfaces, Protocols, etc.)

Technical Support

• Provides technical support to project engineering and assembly manufacturing department as well as technical assistance to service technicians and customers
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering is required or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 7+ years related experience (preferred in Robotic and/or Automation)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Full understanding of electrical schematics and other technical drawings (preferred pneumatic and mechanical drawings)
• Capable of ladder logic, function block and structure text programming (Preferred: Siemens S7, Beckoff, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, KUKA robotics, FANUC robotics)
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, various software editors, Engel-specific programs, C++, Java, machine simulations (software and hardware) and SAP
• Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally (e.g., other departments, Senior Management) and externally to ENGEL Machinery (e.g., government representatives, customers, suppliers, industry associations)

Travel Requirements

• Travel requirements are between 5–15%
• Travel period: up to 2 weeks
• Travel to other countries is required
• Valid passport is required

Physical Requirements

This role requires sitting, operating a computer and keyboarding for more than two hours at a time on a continuous basis. Also requires hearing and listening for one to two hours at a time on a regular basis when working with technical support. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance upon first day of hire (no waiting period, robust coverage at an affordable price)
• 401k with match
• Over 3 weeks’ PTO
• Employer paid life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Contribution to HSA
• Dependent and Health FSA
• Vacation pay and holiday pay
• Employee-centric environment

About the company

ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. The ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation. In 2016/2017 ENGEL’s turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 employees across nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries. ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems.