Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer | Fallbrook, CA

Direct Hire

Summary :

Research, design, develop, and implement equipment automation and robotic applications. Develop, modify and troubleshoot the software which operates current and new equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Analyze production processes, develop automation solutions

Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic and electro-mechanical components or systems consisting of 6-axis robots, SCARA robots, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, and co-bots

Write software to control robotic systems for applications

Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes to incorporate into new and existing equipment

Responsible for the application of automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, and validation of process equipment

Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations such as automated pick & place, sorting, moving, or stacking production materials

Build, configure, and test robots or robotic applications and use version control software to manage application development projects

Integrate robotics with peripherals such as PLCs or other equipment and install, calibrate, operate, and maintain robots

Document robotic application development, and engineering changes

Write Machine Instruction and Maintenance Procedure documents for production

Assist with evaluation of robotic systems or prototypes and investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems

Education and / or Experience :

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and CAD software proficiency. 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills / Abilities :

Computer literacy, especially knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel programs

Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or other CAD programs is strongly preferred

Experience with Vision-guided motion and inspection highly desirable (Keyence and Cognex a plus)

Robotics programming experience including (EPSON RC+, Python experience a plus)

Electronic actuator programming experience (including servo motors)

PLC programming experience (Do-more and Direct Logic a plus)

Understanding of Serial, Modbus RTU, Modbus over Ethernet and Ethernet IP Explicit protocols

Ability to read / update machine and regular PCB layout type schematics

Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI / RIA, ISO) a plus

Ability to work in a team environment responsible for the development of in-house manufacturing equipment

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