What We NeedThe Mechatronics Engineer will join a team of professionals designing and developing factory automation systems involving robotics, servo actuators, advanced sensors, and PC-based controls. Under the direction of the team leader, the Mechatronics Engineer will perform the detailed mechanical design of system elements, design control systems and industrial control panels, and develop software to create continuous-flow automated assembly and fabrication systems. The Mechatronics Engineer will assist in the installation, validation, ramp-up and overall deployment of automated systems across our customer base.
Responsibilities- Design, develop and deploy factory automation systems using robots, machine vision, advanced sensors, servo motors, pneumatics, and PC/PLC control system;
- Provide real-time customer support for existing systems;
- Participate in the installation, testing, validation, and production ramp-up of automated assembly and fabrication systems.
- Assist in the development of new production processes with emphasis on automated solutions.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Coursework, or an advanced degree, in mechatronics.
- 5 years of experience designing complicated mechanical systems involving robotics, programmable devices, servo actuators, and advanced sensors.
- Knowledge of standard shop processes such as machining and welding;
- Experience programming and debugging PC-based and PLC control systems.
- Experience designing panels to UL508
- Experience with high-speed servo applications and variable frequency drives.
- Experience in commissioning and debugging automated systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally.
Key Technical Skills- Machine design and development specifically for factory automation and robotics.
- 3D modeling techniques for large systems.
- Solidworks and PDM
- ASME Y14.5-2018
- Standard shop practices for custom components including CNC machining and welding.
- Materials and finishes.
- Tolerancing, stack-up analysis and fit per ISO 286
- Advanced programming languages for automation and robotics
- .NET, C#, C, C++;
- IEC 61131-3 - SFC, ST and LD
- Robot programming languages (Epson, ABB, Fanuc or Yaskawa)
- State machine concepts
- Knowledge of industrial control systems, actuators, and sensors
- Servo motor sizing, control, and commissioning.
- Sensor selection and commissioning.
- Panel design per UL508
- DC electronics
- Circuit protection to 480V - 3-Phase
- Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Visio
