Controls- Automation Engineer

American Orthodontics Spain

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering-related discipline.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in controls engineering and automation programming.
  • High proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLC and PC-based control systems.
  • Experience with HMIs, motion control systems, industrial robotics, and machine vision systems.
  • Ability to evaluate and integrate emerging automation technologies into current processes.
  • Strong understanding of electrical design principles and schematic creation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate automated production cells with robotics and vision systems.
  • Develop, program, and troubleshoot control software for automated machines.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing equipment and technologies.
  • Create new electrical schematics and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Contribute to functional specifications and collaborate on best practices.
  • Provide training and ongoing support for knowledge transfer.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge automation technologies.
  • Chance to lead innovative projects from conception to execution.
Full Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Designing and integrating complete automated production cells, including robotics, vision systems, part feeders, HMIs, PCs, PLCs, and related components.
  • Developing, programming, and troubleshooting robust control software for automated machines and manufacturing cells.
  • Driving continuous improvement efforts on existing equipment, including control upgrades, panel redesigns or rewiring, and integration of new technologies.
  • Creating new electrical schematics and maintaining accurate, up-to-date documentation of existing designs.
  • Contributing to functional specifications for new equipment and partnering with manufacturing engineers and equipment vendors on best practices and component selection.
  • Providing technical documentation, training, and ongoing support to ensure knowledge transfer and system sustainability.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and communicating technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering-related discipline.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in controls engineering, automation programming, and integration of automated manufacturing systems.
  • High level of proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLC-based and PC-based machine control systems.
  • Strong experience implementing and programming HMIs, motion control systems, industrial robotics, and machine vision systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging automation technologies and lead their first-time integration into equipment builds.
  • Solid understanding of electrical design principles and the ability to create and interpret electrical schematics.


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