BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related fields (Mechatronics, Computer, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering, Physics).
6+ years of experience in material handling, process automation, or semiconductor industries.
Proven track record of bringing industrial automation systems into production and lifecycle support.
Experience with functionally safe electromechanical systems and compliance with risk assessment standards.
Proficient in PLC coding for industrial control, especially using Siemens TIA Portal (SCL, LAD, FBD).
Expertise in motor-driven roller conveyor systems and integration of COTS sensors and drives.
Knowledge of industrial communications networks like Ethernet-IP, Profinet, and IO-Link.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of industrial automation systems.
Support the lifecycle management of automation systems post-production.
Develop and code PLC programs for various industrial control applications.
Integrate and troubleshoot motor-driven roller conveyor systems.
Select and implement COTS sensors and drives into machinery.
Design and maintain industrial communication networks and distributed I/O.
Utilize debugging tools and techniques to resolve complex device issues.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance plans.
Retirement savings options with company matching.
Professional development opportunities and training.
Flexible work hours and remote work options.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
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Qualifications
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar (e.g. Mechatronics, Computer, Mechanical, Robotics Engineering, Physics).
Six or more years of related work experience in industries such as material handling, process automation, piece part automation or semiconductor industry.
Demonstrated experience bringing industrial automation systems into production and supporting them throughout their lifecycle.
Significant experience with:
Supporting functionally safe electromechanical systems compliant with harmonized risk assessment and hazard analysis standards.
PLC coding of automation systems for industrial control environments. Ideally within Siemen's TIA Portal using SCL, LAD, FBD.
Controls orchestration of motor driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems.
Design selection and integration of COTS sensors and drives into complex machinery
Equipment such as photo-eyes, proximity sensors, barcode scanners.
Various motor architectures in the power range of 50W-3kW.
VFD Drives, robot arms.
Designing industrial communications networks and distributed I/O such as Ethernet-IP, Profinet, ASi and IO-Link.
Debug of complex devices using design documents, first principles analysis, and basic electrical tools (e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, thermal sensors)
Additional experience or working knowledge in:
Good source control practices using git. Exposure to CI/CD concepts and build automation.
Practical data analysis to drive engineering focus and debug.
API definition for control systems interface with higher level software.
Developing and maintaining electrical designs in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
About Berkshire Grey
Berkshire Grey is a robotics and AI company that develops automation solutions for e-commerce, retail replenishment, and logistics. The company's solutions include robotic picking, mobile robots, and sortation systems that help customers improve efficiency and productivity. Berkshire Grey's technology is used by companies in the retail, e-commerce, and logistics industries to automate their operations and improve their supply chain management. The company was founded in 2013 by Tom Wagner and is headquartered in Massachusetts.
