Automation Controls Engineer

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Job description

Automation Controls Engineer (Rochester, NY)

Custom Machine Shop located in Rochester, NY is currently hiring a Controls Engineer. This role is a Direct Hire.

About our Client:

Designing and building the machines that build the products of the world- Reliable resource for assembly and test automation projects. They develop systems that marry components in an automatic fashion. Whether it is medical products or electronics, optics or automotive parts...filtration components or one of a thousand other products..no two products are quite alike.

The Automation Controls Engineer will develop the controls design schematics in AutoCAD which includes electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic design as applicable.

Responsibilities:

Interpret mechanical design drawings for to ensure the correct controls hardware is implemented and the system can be assembled from a controls standpoint (e.g. SolidWorks).

Research supplier products for assembly components that will improve future machine builds.

Help establish new and maintain existing standards.

Develop electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic bill of materials as applicable.

Power electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications.

Respond to inquiries during assembly working closely with both controls and mechanical build technicians.

Develop concepts with application engineers for customer equipment in the quoting phase based on customer supplied specifications and accurately quote the concept from both a component and labor standpoint.

Design systems that meet or exceed customer specifications.

Design systems and develop equipment operation software that meets or exceeds customer specifications.

Design and develop software applications based on given requirements, specifications, and sequence of operations.

Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications and design based on these requirements.

Troubleshoot issues with existing systems currently installed at customer facilities.

Develop documentation for systems to assist the end user in start up, troubleshooting, machine operation, recommended maintenance and provide a list of recommended spare parts.

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred).

U.S. citizen or green card.

5+ years of experience in the automation industry.

Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites.

Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet customer project commitments.

Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

Proficient in developing software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens).

Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g. Allen Bradley, Siemens, National Instruments, Maple Systems).

Familiar with Industry Standards, NEC, NFPA, UL and CE.

Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g. Cognex, Keyence).

Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g. Allen-Bradley Kinetix, Siemens Simotion, IAI, Yasakawa).

Familiar with Robotic Systems (e.g. Fanuc, Epson, Yamaha, Staubli).

Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.

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