Position PurposeResponsible for designing and developing control hardware, software, tools, and processes to support existing products and new product traceability development initiatives. These will include but are not limited to:
- Panel components / layout
- Utilizing Rockwell FactoryTalk Suite
- PLC programming
- HMI programming
- Data collection & analysis
Essential Functions- Specify and design control system hardware for automated manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot complex production and controls issues; perform root cause analysis; and document findings for Quality, Production, and IT.
- Collaborate with vendors to resolve defects and improve software, configurations, websites, and other technical tools.
- Develop and maintain HMI solutions, charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations that are clear, meaningful, and effective.
- Maintain accurate program documentation, including code comments, standards, version expectations, and standard work instructions.
- Serve as a technical resource for Hendrickson Manufacturing Engineers and support controls standards across manufacturing locations.
- Design, write, and maintain reliable, scalable, repeatable, testable, and maintainable PLC logic and SQL queries.
- Lead upgrades and migrations of automated FANUC robotic cells from Rockwell Logix 500 to Logix 5000, including validation, documentation, and production cutover support.
- Participate in product and process design reviews to improve product quality and reduce production cost.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education and Training- Bachelor's degree in a related technical area is required (Software Engineering or Control Engineering preferred).
Minimum Qualifications - 5-8+ years of engineering experience required.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, flow charts, and Allen Bradley PLC code.
- Professional experience as Manufacturing Engineering in an automated machine tending environment is desirable.
- Understand how to visualize data (charts / pivot tables / PowerBI) preferred.
- Understanding of structured programming principles.
- Must exhibit strong "problem solving and decision-making" abilities.
- Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk software suite (Studio 5000, Administration Console, Transaction Manager, View Studio, FT Directory, NGT2).
- Production experience is an advantage.
Physical Demands- Frequent sitting, work at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Leads and participates in physical assembly of mechanical/electrical designs; may make modifications as needed.
Environmental Conditions- Office setting & shop floor setting
- Candidate will be working in and around industrial machinery. May be exposed to the following processes and the environmental conditions inherent with each: automation, machining, heat treat, laser cutting, as well as other physical assembly processes.
- All necessary PPE (as defined by OSHA) and training associated with such will be provided.
- Must be willing to travel to Hendrickson manufacturing facilities on an as-needed basis.
Behavioral Traits- Must be punctual, self-motivated, ethical, and willing to learn.
- Excellent problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.
- Persuasive communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well within a team environment and collaborate with different functional groups.
- Strong organizational skills.
- React quickly to shop floor issues impacting production.
*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion. Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
