Software Development Engineer - Auburn Hills, United States - Shape Corp

Description

Shape Process Automation, a SHAPE Technologies Group ("SHAPE") company is a global, high-tech engineering and process automation provider. We develop integrated manufacturing strategies and industrial automation solutions for Tier I and Tier II suppliers and beyond. Our comprehensive approach and the passionate team behind it are how we're redefining manufacturing with robotic automation.

We take a holistic view of clients' manufacturing operations, designing and implementing the right production strategies and solutions to meet their needs.

Why work for Shape Process Automation?

Be a part of a unique group of people who not only love what they do but love the technology. Our team is comprised of talented individuals who have purpose, creativity, and passion. Our global presence, products, and people are expanding the definition of possible, connecting customers and emerging markets to the manufacturing processes of tomorrow.

We are committed to the professional growth and personal well-being of our team. We offer a competitive benefits package to help meet your financial, physical, and emotional needs. Our benefits programs are designed to support the growth of individuals, allowing team members to focus on Company vision and be fully engaged both at work and at home.

Together, we tackle the toughest manufacturing challenges and drive industry innovation. But the most important common thread binding our teams is a shared, genuine passion to help our customers achieve greatness.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Design, Install, test, and commission of automation instrumentation and control systems.
• The programming and combination of various automation technologies into highly integrated systems that utilize robots, vision systems, PLCs, HMIs, etc.
• The design and development of database and interface applications that integrate our machine control systems with our customer's production and data management systems.
• Prepare technical documents and design specifications for control systems and installations.
• Write reports, user/operator manuals, and procedures.
• Work in collaboration with Electrical Designers and Mechanical Engineers for all projects.
• Perform robot setup for process-specific applications.
• Work within project-defined schedule and budget estimates.
• Involvement in controls, programming, motion, communication systems, electrical design, vision systems, and robotic integration.
• Attend project review meetings and undertake and/or give training courses.
• Represent Shape Process Automation in a professional and mature matter.
• Travel to commission and support systems at customer facilities.
• Travel may range from 10% - 50% of a year. Travel does vary per team member.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial Robotics, Software Development, or equivalent experience.
• If degreed must have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience. If not degreed in associated disciplines the candidate must have at least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Must have a valid passport and driver's license.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel internationally. Primarily to Canada and Mexico.
• Elevated computer skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Studio5000, and RS Logix 500).
• Familiarity with Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi, HMI's (Red Lion, Crimson and Allen Bradley, FactoryTalk View).
• Familiarity with Siemens, Omron, and Proface.
• Robot Programming (Fanuc Karel and Teach Pendant Logic).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)