Visual Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Virtual Commissioning Engineer

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:

Mainly focused on Virtual Commissioning validation, consisting of setting up the Digital Twin to facilitate debugging the PLC and GUI software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for controls system software (PLC/HMI/GUI) design and implementation.
• Work with other controls engineers and /or supervise/train associate engineers working on projects.
• Work as part of an execution team and assume complete responsibility of the virtual commissioning model development of paint and sealer cells
• Import of 3D Models
• Kinematics applied to 3D Models
• PLC, GUI Interfacing and Emulation
• Program and debug PLC programs.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support integration on FAC floor.
• Support field installation, startup, and debugging of systems.
• Provide support for current systems.
• Travel to customer facilities for onsite debug.
• Hold internal and external training sessions/sales demos as needed.
• Reliable, consistent attendance required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Familiarity with various networking protocols
• PLC set-up and programming skills. Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLC experience is a plus.
• Experience with virtual commissioning software (Process Simulate, Emulate3D) preferred.
• High technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and pneumatic devices.
• Written and oral communication skills, software specifications, project status and technical information.
• Strong Interpersonal and leadership skills with emphasis on customer satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum one year of PLC and/or PC software programming experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, design, assembly, preferably related to robotic automation systems.
• Virtual Commissioning/Digital Twin experience.

ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULING

• Scheduling can be 7 days per week on occasion.
• Willing to work overtime when required to meet special deadlines in response to customer requirements.
• Working in noisy and industrial/automotive environments at times.
• The ability to travel overnight for systems installations, including overseas assignments.