Automation Controls Engineer III
$135,000–$160,000 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$135,000–$160,000 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Develop new machinery concepts by estimating costs, creating automation specifications, and directing test component development. Engineer entirely new equipment lines by defining control platforms, developing software, and utilizing technical design reviews. Lead and direct department engineers while providing technical project management from order entry through field test completion. Act as the primary customer interface on automation matters and coordinate with sales, project management, and service to resolve field issues. Mentor co-workers on best practices, establish product development processes, and report performance concerns to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or two-year degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
- 8 years of related experience specifying, designing and programming PLC, HMI and servo control systems
- Minimum 6 year of experience with servo-driven high-speed machinery
- Minimum 4 years of experience with RSLogix5000
- Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
- Experience with VFDs (PowerFlex525 and 527)
- Experience with servo drives (Kinetix 5700, 5500 and ArmorKinetix)
- Experience with HMIs (Optix or PanelView)
- Experience specifying robotics and pick-&-place solutions
- Experience managing development projects
- Experience working with end-customer
- Able to manage the design of control systems for machinery or integration projects (integrated packaging lines)
- Able to read, understand, analyze and problem solve electrical schematics and engineering related software programs
- Able to use standard computer programs for work processing including Microsoft Office products
- Able to tutor and/or lead others on designs and projects
- Must exhibit a high level of inquisitiveness, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
- Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Communicates clearly and effectively (verbally and non-verbally) to individuals and groups, internally and externally, to exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately
- Works well with a variety of people and personalities, and with other Delkor departments
- Works collaboratively, as a team member, to suggest ideas and resolve issues in a positive manner
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision
- Takes ownership of his or her area(s) of responsibility
- Understands the need to work productively, making good use of his or her time
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to independently problem solve engineering issues
- Innovative in developing more efficient and effective methods of completing assigned tasks
- Well organized with a strong aptitude for details
- Possess arm and hand mobility and strength to lift, bend, hold, reach, carry, push and pull packages, supplies, and the like used by the Engineering Department and to support the production floor
- Seventy to eighty percent (70-80%) of the work is performed in an office setting, carrying out detail work sitting at a desk and working on the computer, or working at an office table
- Twenty percent (20%) of the work is performed on an assembly floor or at customer sites with exposure to tools, dirt, dust, chemicals, metals and plastics, varying temperatures, construction noises and odors from production processes
- The estimated amount of time spent traveling to customer sites is twenty percent (20%)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with 3D parametric CAD systems
- Experience with 3D emulation software (Emulate 3D)
- Experience with Product Data Management systems
- Experience with packaging machinery
- Experience with cam-driven machinery
- Experience with Fanuc Robotics
- Experience managing development projects preferred
- Experience working with end-customer preferred
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