Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
- Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment.
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting.
- Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
- Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after deployment into production
Qualifications:
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.)
- 5-8 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems
- Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment:
- Ladder logic PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens, Mitsubishi Q series, GE Fanuc) and RSLogix 5000
- Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens, SmartGuard, Omron, Pilz)
- Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI – AB Panelview, Mitsubishi GOT, LabView, Ignition)
- Field bus Networks (AB DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, Safety rated field bus networks)
- Serial communication (RS-232) between PLCs and instruments
- Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
- Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs. Must have a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization. Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery.
- Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
- Proficiency programming variable frequency drives
- Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc)
- Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots is highly desired (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Epson)
- Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)
- Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired
- Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired
- Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus