POSITION INFORMATION Job Summary:Responsible for programming of new robots and automation equipment. Modification of existing Software for industrial robots and custom automation equipment. Troubleshoot and debug of existing products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Electrical Design - Working together with project team to develop automation system
according to customer specification - Ensure hardware is incorporated into mechanical design and collaborate with
project team if required. - Adapt schematics to fulfill Software requirement
- Research and implement new technologies to advance ENGEL automation systems
- Generate specification for vendors according to project requirement
- Creates and modifies electrical schematics using CAD programs such as Promis, E-Plan or AutoCAD.
- Ensure system meets safety standard of installation location (US and international regulations)
- Establish documentation of automation and robotic system
- Develop cable management layout to be implemented in mechanical design.
- Create final documentation packages for customer and technicians
Software design - Generate Base Software based on electrical schematics
- Creation and Modification of Software for Industrial Robots (articulated and linear)
and peripheral equipment (e.g. Laser-system, Vision-system, degating, labelling, etc.)
- Design HMI and visualization for production cells
- Programming of communication protocols
(e.g. Ethercat, Ethernet, I/O Link, OPC UA, Profibus, Device Net, etc.) - Troubleshooting of Software at production facility and customer site
- Support cross functional team for new and existing automation projects
- Writing operator instruction, manuals and other documentation for custom software
Research and Development - Developing new features/modules for non ENGEL standard equipment
- Impelementing new standards (Interfaces, Protocols,etc.)
Provides technical support - Provides technical support to project engineering and assembly manufacturing department as well as technical assistance to service technicians and customers.
- Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Educational/Training Requirement: - Bachelor's degree in software engineering is required or equivalent industry experience
Experience: - Minimum of 3-5 years related experience (preferred in Robotic and/or Automation)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Full understanding of electrical schematics and other technical drawings
(preferred pneumatic and mechanical drawings) - Capable of ladder logic, function block and structure text programming.
(Preferred: Siemens S7, Beckoff, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, KUKA robotics, FANUC robotics)
- Proficient in Microsoft programs, various software editors, Engel-specific programs, C++, Java, machine simulations (software and hardware) and SAP
- Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally (e.g., other departments, Senior Management) and externally to ENGEL Machinery (e.g., government representatives, customers, suppliers, industry associations)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Travel Requirements: - Travel requirements are between 5-15%
- Travel period: up to 2 weeks
- Travel to other countries is required
- Valid passport is required
Physical Requirements: This role requires sitting, operating a computer and keyboarding for more than two hours at a time on a continuous basis. Also requires hearing and listening for one to two hours at a time on a regular basis when working with technical support.
