Field Service Automation Engineer

Field Service Automation EngineerThe Mission of the Field Service Automation Engineer is to program, commission, and install automated solutions developed by the Application Center North America. You will work closely with our automation team during the concept and design phase of projects and act as a reference to provide feedback and experience from the field. You will also assist with programming and debugging the system while the project is assembled within our workshop. Upon completion, they will follow the project into the field and help with installation and commissioning at the customer site. Based out of Auburn Hills, Michigan, Atlas Copco Assembly Systems LLC is the global leader in providing fastening tools and assembly equipment to the world market. We have an unparalleled reputation in our industry and one that has consistently increased our customer base year after year because of superior problem-solving skills, sales, and service. We work directly with manufacturers, using state-of-the-art technology to bring product lines to the market.To succeed, you will need:Working closely with Automation project team (Project Management, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and design, production)Performing on-site field checks of existing equipment when requiredThreaded fastening/press theory and programming for Atlas Copco control systemsProgramming of PLCs and HMIs (i.e. Atlas Copco products, Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)Test & Debug of products before shipmentProgram and debug of projects at the customers facilityAbility to remotely support field installation technicians when requiredUnderstanding and applying customer's specifications/protocols and requirementsMonitoring and working within project budgets and deadlinesApproximately 50% travel required within the USBachelors Degree in related Engineering field (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics) or equivalent on-the-job experience (5+ years of experience)Strong communication skillsExperience with cobot integrationAbility to work independently and in a team environmentWorking within project budgets and timelines.Experience with multiple controls architectures (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.)Ability to read and understand electrical and pneumatic drawingsExperience developing PLC logic and HMIs from scratchUnderstanding of industrial communication protocols and architectureExperience commissioning small automated cells into a customer's environmentUnderstanding of machine safety standardsExperience programming and integrating robots into light assembly cellsStrong mechanical aptitude