Description

The Position

This position is a member of the Engineering Department. The Electrical Programming Engineer 2 will report directly to the Senior Software Engineering Manager.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Proven experience in taking automated systems from concept through completion including design/build of custom pieces and integration of OEM equipment, including robots, as required by particular applications.

• Design software experience: Experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC/HMI systems and programming required. Experience with robotics programing a strong plus. Experience with MES development/integration a strong plus.

• Self-starter who is well-organized, detail-oriented, creative and possesses excellent problem-solving skills.

• Advanced designs of new products or re-design product software. Understanding of development of existing products for schematics, control cabinets, layouts, etc.

• Utilize leading edge software and tools.

• Design projects must be done in a timely manner.

• Designs must follow all safety requirements.

• Ability to develop concepts and solutions meeting all customer requirements and to estimate the cost of implementation of those solutions.

• Perform commissioning and debug of products.

• Able to energize machine safely and competently, ready for wet test and SAT.

• Assure product is “as designed”.

• Review/approve all applicable requests for change.

• Assure proper documentation has been recorded.

• Assure product meets specifications.

• Maintain a working knowledge of machine process and operation.

• Proficiency with written and oral communication and giving presentations. Need to effectively present technical documents with an ability to explain technical concepts with depth that is tailored to expected audience.

• Strong time management skills. Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time.

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with vendors and customers across a wide spectrum of industry.

• Work in a team environment.

• Mentor other engineers.

• Ability to lead a design team on a large project including lead team meetings, design reviews, machine reviews, kick-off meetings.

• Interact with other departments, including Manufacturing, TSS, Sales and Purchasing

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an automated equipment design environment.

Skills & Relevant Work Experience

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC/HMI systems Experience with AC/DC drives a plus

• Experience programming robots a plus (primarily Fanuc and ABB)

• Experience with draftsite a plus

• AutoCAD would be a plus.

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

EOE M/F/D/V

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Automation: Intermediate

• Electrical Engineering: Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

• Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science

• Bachelor of Science or better in Electrical Engineering

Experience

Required

• 5 years: Automated equipment design environment