Automation System Integrator

Engel Machinery; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of plastics processing machines is seeking an Automation Engineer to assemble, install, and troubleshoot automation systems. The successful candidate will have expertise in robotics, along with at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing system introductions to customer personnel and performing Factory Acceptance Testing. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance

401k with match

Vacation and holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' related experience in robotics or automation.
• Knowledge in reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to articulate technical information in verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, troubleshoot, and commission automation systems.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at customer sites.
• Provide system introduction to customer personnel.

Skills

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

Knowledge of control system processors

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

Robotic platforms (KUKA, Staubli, ABB, Fanuc)

Job description

Career Opportunities with Engel Machinery

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation, built on decades of experience. With a dynamic workplace, ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements, ensuring sustainable global growth. The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees.

Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation, generate creative solutions and add world-class value to our customers? Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America!

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Summary

Start-up of automation cells containing various combinations of linear, scara, industrial robots, bowl feeders, drawer systems, conveyors, machine guarding & safety systems, as well as other custom automation equipment delivered to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble, Install, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation hardware and software
  • Assemble and Install of Hardware
  • Power source and communication verification
  • Software installation and debug
  • Safety equipment validation according to safety standards
  • Setup of parameter, sequence and positions of automation and robotic system
  • Ensure system performs according to sales order
  • Perform Quality conformance
  • Verify completeness and prepare for shipment
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of automation cells & equipment
  • Dry or full cycle of products for entire production cell
• Perform installation and automation cell start-up at the customer site
  • Oversee rigging and sitting of equipment
  • Install mechanical and electrical components
  • Perform process steps to ensure performance and quality of production cell
  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and sign-off with the customer to conclude the automation cell start-up process
  • Final documentation and archiving of software
  • Handover to local service technician
• Provide system introduction (usage and service) to customer personnel (operators, technicians, engineers)
• Perform hardware & software retrofits to existing ENGEL automation systems

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Training Requirement

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) or equivalent training & experience as a control systems integrator

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ related experience in robotic or automation is required
• Preferred Robot experience: KUKA, Staubli, ABB, Fanuc

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), control system processors, industrial instrumentation, control system analog & digital I/O, control system networks (EtherCAT, Ethernet, Profinet)
• Knowledge in graphical & ladder logic programming code
• Knowledge in reading mechanical drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Perform work on multiple projects and tasks
• Articulate technical information exchanges in both verbal and written form
• Operation of an overhead crane and forklift
• Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally
  (e.g., employees within and outside of own department) and externally to ENGEL Machinery
  (e.g., customers), mainly to supply and/or interpret information.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Travel Requirements

• Travel time per year: 30% - 35%
• Travel period: up to 5 weeks
• Travel to other countries is required
• Valid passport is required

Physical Requirements

This role requires working in a production environment and utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Lifting of equipment is required up to 50 lbs.

Mental Requirements

The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

WHY ENGEL?

The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades. This is because as a family-run company, we rely on long-standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing. We see ourselves as a driving, innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry. Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide.

ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility, innovation and self-responsibility of all of its employees and business units. This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards.

ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees, including: health, dental, LTD and life insurance, 401k with match, contribution to HSA, Dependent and Health FSA, vacation pay and holiday pay. We are looking forward to receiving your application and resume and going over the position with you.

ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY ENGEL

ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. Today, the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation. In 2016/2017 ENGEL’s turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 employees across nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries. ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems.