Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teamsArchitect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applicationsKeep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipmentGenerate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshootDesign electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulationsStay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve themBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementationPreferred Skills & ExperienceAbility to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safeExperience with Electromechanical systemsElectrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systemsDesign of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relaysHands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probesProficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communicationHands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mindKnowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standardsPLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programmingProgramming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC’sHMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and controlField Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IPRobotics programming, preferably ABB