Job Description
Job Description
Experience : 7 - 15 Years
Location : Waukesha
Must Have :
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Min 7 years as a Controls engineer
- Minimum 4+ years of current experience with Rockwell Logix
- Must come from a manufacturing background, not logistics
Job Summary
In this role you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and successfully scaling automated and semi-automated control systems utilizing sound engineering principles and technologies.
Develop PLC code that will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System MES, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
Perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation problems that have a direct impact to the quality and delivery of products.
Identify legacy controls by risk assessment, create a remediation plan, and execute controls upgrade according to plan.
Use your leadership skills for direction and mentorship of machine / automation suppliers; be the driver on internal projects; serve as a technical resource to other engineering groups and project leaders, while driving standards and process improvements.
Essential Duties Responsibilities :
Develop new and or improved processes through the application of theoretical and practical engineeringDesign and build out factory-level and line / machine level controls, standards and specifications for application by the internal equipment development team and external partnersActs as the corporate SME for plant resources on control systems programming by architecting, writing and debugging PLC ladder logic / IPCSW with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System MES, machine vision, part tracking systems, and 3rd party equipment.Implement (ANSI / RIA15.06 / OSHA-compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-volume manufacturing equipmentGenerate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshootingWork with IT to connect manufacturing assets to enterprise network using established standards / guidelinesKeeps abreast of all meaningful technical trends and developments and incorporates them in appropriate assignmentsCreate request for Quotation / Proposal (RFQ / RFPs), Organize cross-functional reviews of the machine requirements, design, qualification, and capability and engage machine suppliers for automated equipment design reviews and proposalsTravel to the machine suppliers for equipment qualification, acceptance testing and support during build eventsFrequent travel to other sites for support as needed. (Generally day trips)Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
7+ years of experience with Rockwell Logix
Preferred Qualifications :
Expert-level experience in design, programming, integration, and validation of controls in high volume automated process equipment for discrete manufacturing using Rockwell Logix and GE RXi platforms.Experience in designing controls hardware and OT infrastructures, including a thorough understanding of Industrial Communication ProtocolsExperience in creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment, machine qualification requirements, design of experiments and failure analysisExpertise in the design of machine safety circuits and programming of safety PLCsExpertise with software and SCADA platforms to support Industry 4.0 manufacturing projects : including Historians and OPC Servers.Experience with machine integration with common IoT platformsExperience with SQL and Python / Java would be a plus.Able to communicate effectively in a worldwide environment.Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP.Experience with Fanuc robotics a plus.