Automation Engineer

Tasks and Responsibilities 

General:

• Collaborate with Test Engineers to implement new technologies, such as automation and robotics, to increase efficiencies and testing capabilities
• Perform research and analysis on new testing methods to improve current processes
• Operate under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment
• Other duties as assigned, up to and including Lead and conduct product testing projects
• Create electrical and pneumatic component bills of materials
• Wire electrical panels and equipment / Plumb pneumatic circuits and equipment
• Troubleshoot existing equipments control systems
• Develop an Equipment Network for remote monitoring and data acquisition

Software:

• Program PLCs, HMIs, Robots as well as SCADA and vision systems
• Use CAD software to design models and create drawings
• Use electrical schematic software to design electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Use Microsoft Office for project documentation

Electrical and Pneumatic:

• Program and troubleshoot full and semi-automated test equipment
• Update current sensors and feedback devices used in test system controls
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting
• Lay out and fabricate electrical panels
• Create/update electrical schematics for process controls, equipment, and facilities

Education and Experience: 

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology , Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited University program

Desired:

• Minimum 1 year experience with PLCs and automated equipment preferred.
• Allen Bradley, Schneider, or similar PLC platform experience helpful
• National Instruments LabVIEW experience helpful
• Knowledge of product testing methods helpful
• Pneumatic and electrical schematic reading and creation preferred
• Fabrication, plumbing, and wiring skills a plus

Competencies 

• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information, and directions effectively in English
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver satisfactory performance

• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork, and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability with measurement tools

Travel: 5%

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Last Application Date: 2022-03-12