Automation Engineer - Mobile Robotics

Oceaneering - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fort Wayne, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Automation Engineer for Oceaneering Mobile Robotics (OMR) plays a crucial role in implementing, testing, and supporting the ATS software suite for autonomous mobile robots. This position involves configuring vehicle software, programming PLCs, optimizing vehicle performance, and ensuring that software systems meet customer specifications. The role requires collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and may involve international travel for system installations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test control software for ATS systems on SCADA and vehicle level.
• Translate customer requirements into logistical ATS solutions including layout and traffic optimization.
• Program PLCs to interface with customer infrastructure supporting the ATS system.
• Interface vehicle software with control hardware such as motor controllers and proximity detectors.
• Support the commissioning and deployment of ATS systems.
• Troubleshoot software issues and test application software and interfaces to the vehicle.
• Write requirements, detailed design documentation, and test cases.
• Provide support for field issues and participate in the bid process for new projects.
• Analyze and modify traffic and logic rules to optimize material flow and vehicle performance.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to optimize development efficiency.
• Work in a multidisciplinary and multi-national team and train customers on ATS supervisory and vehicle controls.
• Support installed base systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably related to Robotics, Computer Science/Informatics or Industrial Automation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commissioning and deploying industrial applications.
• Proficient with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with configuring industrial control systems, preferably in the logistics domain.
• Understanding of networking hardware and software.
• Experience with writing requirements, design documentation, and test cases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand existing product code and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to act independently and generate innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Working knowledge of electronic and electromechanical devices such as analog inputs and outputs, quadrature encoders, relays, solenoids, proximity sensors, etc.
• Understanding of control loops.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Willingness to travel and stay abroad several weeks at a time during system installation.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a demanding and dynamic work environment.
• Must be able to work legally in the US and possess a driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in deployment of AGV/ATS, robotic systems or autonomous logistical systems.
• Experience with issue tracking systems, preferably Jira.
• Experience with software version control systems.
• Experience with designing logistical solutions.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Experience designing HMIs.
• Experience implementing DCS or SCADA systems.
• Experience with XML, web services and web user interfaces.
• Experience with CAD programs.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with remote options based on business needs.