Automation Controls Engineer - Franklin, United States - Aegis Worldwide

Description

Job Description

Job Description

A family-owned business that designs custom tooling, machinery, and automation systems for some of the world's largest companies, is actively seeking an

Automation Controls Engineer

who is passionate about the art of crafting top-tier products for a variety of industries (automotive, defense, HVAC, etc).

Our automation services include machine design, systems integration, machining and fabrication, product and process development, as well as vision and robotics integration.

As an

Automation Controls Engineer,

you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing automation systems to enhance our manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in control systems, PLC programming, and HMI development. Skills related to robotics, machine vision, safety components, as well as integrated inspection systems will be highly beneficial.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the advancement of our automation capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:
Electrical
Develop electrical design, schematics and drawings in AutoCAD
Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
Research supplier products for assembly components
Help establish new and maintain existing standards
Develop electrical bill of materials
Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
Check quality of

assemblers/technicians

work and assist during assembly
Work with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required
Software
Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
Understand client requirements for HMI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
Review, modify and redesign legacy code (in-house and in the field)
Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
Technical writing including Software Documentation
Test Plan, Operating Manual with Troubleshooting Guide, Spare Parts List with Vendor Parts
Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Mechanical Engineering to ensure proper implementation of features
General
Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline and professional competence
Provide timely and detailed status updates, as required
Quality – Ensure standards are maintained in a process driven environment
Able/willing to travel and work at customer sites
Available/willing to work overtime to meet project commitments, as required
Involved in the

Recruitment/Training/Orientation/

of new employees
Experience/Education


Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)
6+ years of experience in the automation industry
Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools in AutoCAD or SolidWorks
Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Omron)
Configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g. Allen Bradley)
Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
Familiar with various Motion

Controllers/Actuators
Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
Desired - experience with Vision System programming (e.g. Cognex, Keyence)
Desired - experience with Robot programming (e.g. ABB, Fanuc)

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package with competitive pay and bonus opportunities.

With a flexible work environment and opportunities for learning and career development, our engineers are involved in all phases of delivering a quality solution to our customers.

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