Automation Controls Engineer

Micro Instrument Corp is a manufacturing and custom machinery company that designs, builds, and manages equipment and tooling for multinational clients. The Automation Controls Engineer will design and integrate electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and software controls for automation equipment, collaborate with engineering and project teams, troubleshoot customer systems, and support testing, documentation, and employee training.

Responsibilities

Develop the controls design schematics in AutoCAD which includes electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design where applicable

Interpret mechanical design drawings to ensure the correct controls hardware is implemented and the system can be assembled from a controls standpoint (e.g., SolidWorks Viewer)

Research supplier products for assembly components that will improve future machine builds

Help establish new standards, along with maintaining existing standards

Develop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic bills of materials where applicable

Power electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications

Work closely with controls and mechanical build technicians

Develop concepts with application engineers for customer equipment in the quoting phase based on customer supplied specifications and accurately quote the concept from a component and labor standpoint

Design systems that meet or exceed customer specifications

Design systems and develop equipment operation software that meets or exceeds customer specifications

Design and develop software applications based on given requirements, specifications, and sequence of operations

Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface and networking. Create specifications and design to these requirements

Troubleshoot issues with existing systems currently installed at customer facilities

Develop documentation for systems to assist the end user in startup, troubleshooting, machine operation, recommended maintenance and provide a list of recommended spare parts

Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing, which may require some overnight travel if necessary

Provide timely and detailed status updates

Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment

Help train/orient/on-board new employees

Preferred

BA/BS degree in Engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)

Preferably 5+ years of experience in the automation industry

BA/BS in Engineering

BSEE degree

5+ years automation experience

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

A progressive and positive work environment

An inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people

Superior benefits

Company

Assembly and test automation systems for manufacturers

Rochester, New York, USA

http://www.microinst.com/

Founded in 1944

51-200 employees

Qualifications

Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites if necessary

Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks Viewer)

Proficient in developing software for programmable logic controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, National Instruments, Maple Systems)

Familiar with industry standards, NEC, NFPA, UL and CE

Familiar with vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)

Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., Allen-Bradley Kinetix, Siemens Simotion, IAI, Yasakawa)

Familiar with robotic systems (e.g., Fanuc, Epson, Yamaha, Staubli)

Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues

General skills/qualifications: MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy

U.S. Citizen or Green Card

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude

Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy

Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Sharp, quick, dedicated, and innovative problem solver

Core values and continuous self-improvement

Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely

BA/BS degree in Engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)

Preferably 5+ years of experience in the automation industry

Required skills

AutoCAD, SolidWorks Viewer, PLC Programming, HMI/OIT Configuration and Design, NEC, NFPA, UL, and CE Standards, Cognex and Keyence Vision Systems, Motion Controllers and Actuators, Industrial Robotic Systems, Control System Troubleshooting, Automation Engineering

Preferred skills

Preferably 5+ years of experience in the automation industry

Experience

5+ years