AMR Systems Engineer

Kion Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions company based in Montreal is seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage and coordinate the design of Autonomous Mobile Robot equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and strong hands-on capabilities. The role involves configuration of AMR fleet management software and serving as a primary contact for customers during implementation phases. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• 0 to 4 years’ experience with Autonomous Mobile Robot or other Mobile Automation (AGV) integration.
• Proficient in using CAD software AutoCAD (E-Plan a plus).
• Must have the ability to solve complex design and software problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design of AMR equipment.
• Configuration of AMR fleet management software.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers during the implementation phase.

Skills

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Able to work in a team

Strong hands-on capability

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

We Offer

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here

https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be between $65,200 and $97,800 CAD at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications

What You Will do in This Role

• Primary equipment focus will be to help manage and coordinate the design of AMR equipment incorporating various types of material handling system applications.
• Another main responsibility is the configuration of AMR fleet management software, and then commissioning of the hardware and sleet management software at the customer’s facility.
• You define mid and top-level behavior of the AMRs, thereby shaping much of the overall behavior of the system.
• Provide detailed new equipment and acceptance testing specifications.
• Drive all activities related to ensuring new equipment is built to specification.
• Thoroughly characterize and document the base line performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain system performance to the documented base line.
• You are often the first point of contact for the customers during the implementation phase on site. During the implementation phase on site, you are an important contact person for the customer and enable a successful transition to live operation.
• In addition, you will collaborate with others through the creation of a training program for the corresponding users on site.

• Fluent in English
• Chinese is an advantage
• French Canadian is an advantage

What We Are Looking For

• You are interested in the application of high-tech solutions in industrial environments.
• You have a good understanding of the principles of automated handling tools, electronics, equipment function, test equipment, operation, maintenance and repair.
• Able to create innovative designs for vehicle control, communication, safety, and power system schematics and troubleshoot to component level.
• Strong "hands-on" capability in the installation and commissioning of AMR or other Mobile Automation systems in a production environment.
• 0 to 4 years’ experience with Autonomous Mobile Robot or other Mobile Automation (AGV) integration.
• PLC design (ladder logic and structured text) or similar control logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) is a plus.
• Provide support for Customer Service and issue resolution.
• Communication skills, strong ability to work in a team, goal and result oriented, as well as a strongly structured way of working.

Special Skills

• Identify necessary tasks, identify possible hazards, determine risk reduction requirements, reason possible solutions to reduce risk, validate proposed solutions and document the risk assessment per ANSI/RIA R15.06:2012 Robot Safety Standard, ISO 10218-1:2011, and ISO 10218-2:2011
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, installation, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform and supervise installation and commissioning including oversight of contractors and partners.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards. During the implementation phase on site, you are an important contact person for the customer and enable a successful transition to live operation
• In some instances, you will conduct informal hands-on training for users on site.
• Networking design and commissioning experience with Ethernet (including EthernetIP), DeviceNet, ProfiNet and Profibus. Wireless network experience is a plus.

Education and Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have the ability to solve complex design and software problems and implement effective and cost-efficient solutions.
• Proficient in using CAD software AutoCAD (E-Plan a plus).
• Good communications skills, flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team of solution-oriented professionals.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to maintain accurate and detailed records; ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet inflexible deadlines, and deal with difficult individuals while maintaining composure.
• Must be able to manage personal schedule to accommodate work demands.
• Must be willing to follow organizational software standards.
• Ability to travel globally up to 25%.