Automation Engineering Manage

The automation engineer works as a part of an automation team to support and improve production in a fast-paced & dynamic manufacturing environment by:

Creating Intuitive Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMIs), dashboards, applications, using Ignition software

Designing, programming, and debugging Allen-Bradley PLC software

Programming and debugging Fanuc Industrial robots

Commissioning of automation & robotic cells

Manage and support automation projects that involve cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, sustaining and IT teams.

Manage and lead the commissioning of new automated production cells.

Lead a team of automation engineers and technicians to Create intuitive human-machine interfaces, dashboards, reports, and manufacturing execution applications using the Ignition software platform.

Program and debug ladder logic, structure text and SFCt code on Allen-Bradley PLC.

Set up and tune various actuations including VFDs, servo drives, hydraulic press, and pneumatics for smooth operations.

Oversee the training and development of automation engineers and technicians.

Support the training and development of maintenance/production staff, regarding automation.

BS degree in Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, or relevant field/experience

Combination of coursework and experience totaling 2-3 years in:Programming using one of the following languages: MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScriptBuilding mechatronic systems composed of sensors, actuators, & microcontrollers

Ability to work in a team and willingness to be mentored in automation engineering

Experience in a manufacturing environment working with automation & control system design, testing, validation

PLC controls & programming (Rockwell A-B, Siemens, Omron, etc.)

Controls hardware such as sensors, IO, VFDs, machine vision, pneumatic actuators, etc.

Industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, etc.)

Industrial Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC-UA, etc.)

Ability to read electrical, mechanical schematics, and P&ID drawings

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical/software systems

Motivated to work in a dynamic & fast-paced manufacturing environment building & supporting automation control systems.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS

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