Automation Engineer

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Summary:

Research, design, develop, and implement equipment automation and robotic applications. Develop, modify and troubleshoot the software which operates current and new equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Analyze production processes, develop automation solutions
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic and electro-mechanical components or systems consisting of 6-axis robots, SCARA robots, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, and co-bots
Write software to control robotic systems for applications
Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes to incorporate into new and existing equipment
Responsible for the application of automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, and validation of process equipment
Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations such as automated pick & place, sorting, moving, or stacking production materials
Build, configure, and test robots or robotic applications and use version control software to manage application development projects
Integrate robotics with peripherals such as PLCs or other equipment and install, calibrate, operate, and maintain robots
Document robotic application development, and engineering changes
Write Machine Instruction and Maintenance Procedure documents for production
Assist with evaluation of robotic systems or prototypes and investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
Provide technical support and training (including safety) to production personnel for robotic systems
Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and CAD software proficiency.
5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.