PLC Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Overview:
As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplined team, you will design and develop world- class automation solutions. Duties involve contributing to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems, process development and machine installation at customer sites worldwide. Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLC’s, PC’s, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, laser and other controllers.

Specific Technology Experience Desired:
PLC’s: Allen Bradley (Studio 5000), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal)

Robots: ABB, Fanuc, Epson

HMI’s: FTView Studio (ME/SE), Siemens, WinCC Flexible/Explorer

Industrial Networks: Ethernet IP, ProfiNet

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software programs (PLC based) specific to customer and project requirements.
• Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage and then at the customer’s site during installation.
• Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties.
• Occasional shift work/ overtime may be required with minimal notice.
• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers.
• Work with control systems design department and other groups to promote continuous improvement.
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project.
• Advise customer on solving technical problems.
• Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).
• These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities.