Logistics Application Engineer - Robotics/ Controls

IntroductionIn this role, you will be responsible for supporting enterprise-wide automation efforts for internal logistics processes and materials movement within complex manufacturing environments. This includes the R&D and evaluation of different robotics technologies and building standard processes for implementation. You will own, maintain, and provide integration of AMR/AGV/VGV products to a 3rd party Fleet Management system and connect into existing IT infrastructure. Establishing communication between COTS products and internal systems is a key part of this role. This position involves architecture design, providing best practices, and occasionally troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with robot deployments at both networking and infrastructure layers.Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered)Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, and/or Information Systems or equivalent professional work experience4 years IT/IS systems experience2 years IL equipment / automation or similar experience2 years of experience with a minimum of two platforms: PLCs (Allen Bradley, Toyopuc, Omron, Mitsubishi), AMR Technologies (MIR, Autoguide, Omron, JBT, Creform, OTTO, AIUT/Aformic, Bastian Automation)Comfort with Linux, Docker, and BashProficient understanding of the OSI layer, TCP/IP protocols and their use-casesProficient in delivering network topology and server architecture topics to various audiencesProficient with Linux and the Linux networking stackWeekend work may be requiredDevOps experiencePrior work experience at client or in client's IndustryApplicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-have skills but are not required)Server-side development using NodeJS or Python, implementing APIs and supporting servicesExperience with ROS / Robotics Systems5 years Project Management experienceDay-to-Day Responsibilities (key tasks and expectations for the role)Work with *** Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TMNA) Engineering groups and North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs) departments to implement Internal Logistics automation systemsChallenge and break down the ideal situation and current systems in pursuit of establishing the optimal business process to improve supply chain performance through automation using efficient problem-solving and countermeasure developmentIdentify industry leaders in logistics automation and ensure internal product roadmaps align with best strategies and supporting frameworksLead the transition of development of PoC's and SOWs relating to automating internal logistics processes into production environments while supporting IT requirements and MES/ERP system integration with AMR Fleet management softwareAble to build requirements traceability matrix linking business requirements to DEVOPS teams around design and implementation of custom software, ranging from low-level robot control code to fleet communication and application developmentManaging tier 3 escalations from the implementation and support teams focusing on Robotics or industrial automation experience, including familiarity with PLCs, industrial robotics, and industrial communication protocolsCommissioning & integration of AMR systems at manufacturing facilities throughout North AmericaCreating system documentation and manuals for end-user consumption to include application navigation, How To's, and specific use casesFor immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.