Job Summary
As a member of this team, you will be asked to be a problem solver and lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring that all come together to form the innovative aerospace factory of the future.
Job Description
• Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, and proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications.
• Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot.
• Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
• Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities that make our factories and business more profitable.
Qualifications
• Bachelor&39;s degree in engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
• 1+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following:
• Professional or internship experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation
• Involvement with a project team designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products beyond classroom assignments
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe
• Experience with Electromechanical systems
• Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systems
• Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes
• Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
• Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication
• Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards
• PLC programming, preferably Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens Simantic Manager, and Beckhoff TwinCAT . Must be capable of programming the following formats: ladder, function block, and structured text.
• Programming and implementing machine safety software using safety PLC’s
• HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition, IFix, and or Wonderware systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control in accordance with ISA101.
• Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP
• Robotics programming, preferably Fanuc
• Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely check out these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation
Additional Requirements
• Open to Travel about 45 - as per business needs.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.