Controls and Robotics Engineer

$95,000 - $110,000/Yr

Trojan Battery Company - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Full-time

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Automation Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the overall manufacturing process by taking ownership of PLC and Robotics-related programming, troubleshooting, and support. This position is integral to the manufacturing team, collaborating with other Manufacturing Engineers on various projects throughout the plant. The Automation Engineer is expected to develop electrical and control system design solutions based on sound engineering principles and present these solutions to customers. Safety is a top priority, and the engineer must ensure that all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are adhered to in all work completed. In addition to design responsibilities, the Automation Engineer will analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations that support design decisions, including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls. The role involves creating and finalizing designs to meet project specifications, developing accurate Bills of Process, and defining equipment and parts sourced from external suppliers. The engineer will oversee project workflows and support both internal and external resources to ensure that projects are delivered on time, meet quality expectations, and stay within budget. The position also requires troubleshooting equipment failures, which may involve working with pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives (VFDs), relays, communication networks, touchscreens, push buttons, robotics controls, and PLCs. Documentation is a key aspect of the role, as the engineer will create user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings while maintaining accurate records according to quality standards. The Automation Engineer will also modify or create process instructions around the plant, applying process improvements through established systems such as NSP, ECR, and ECN. This role may include other duties of a similar nature or level, with a primary focus on all Automation Improvements and Projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles and present solutions to customers.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.
• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
• Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements.
• Create accurate Bill of Process.
• Define equipment and parts from external suppliers.
• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget.
• Electrical and software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation, robotics, and safety systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures that may include pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, push buttons, robotics controls, and PLCs.
• Create documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standards.
• Modify/create process instructions around the plant following the document control process.
• Apply process improvements following the NSP, ECR, and ECN systems.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Responsible for all Automation Improvements and Projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical or Automation Engineering (or similar related degree).
• 5-7 years related job experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000, Factory Talk View Studio.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to create/modify PLC program code.
• Advanced knowledge of Robot handling tool operations and programming, mainly with FANUC Robot Controllers.
• Knowledge in the use of 3D printers.
• Knowledge of safety control systems.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems.
• Efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals.
• Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments.
• Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.
• Ability to balance multiple projects.