Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a product development engineer to join its esteemed engineering team. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in electrical and automation systems to create innovative solutions in robotic technology. With a focus on collaboration, this role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies in a dynamic environment, providing significant professional growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Culture of innovation

Qualifications

• 6+ years in related industries like automation or semiconductors.
• Experience with industrial automation systems and electrical design.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in control logic and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Concept and develop robotic automation systems.
• Launch products into production and support systems.
• Design and test new electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Programming Robots

Root Cause Analysis

3D CAD Design

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics or Robotics

Degree in Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens TIA Portal

ABB Robot Studio

SolidWorks

ROS Software

Job description

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About

Join us at Berkshire Grey to deliver best-in-class robotic automation solutions that solve real customer problems and deliver immediate value. Our Engineering team is seeking a talented professional for a product development role. The ideal candidate will excel at concepting, designing, prototyping, and testing new designs, plus launching products into production and supporting deployed systems. We're looking for self-starters who can turn unclear problems into practical solutions, thriving in a team of top talent.

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 semiconductors.
• Demonstrated experience successfully designing and bringing industrial automation systems into production.
• Significant experience with:
• Equipment such as conveyor systems, robot arms, photo-eyes, proximity sensors, VFD drives, barcode scanners, safety controllers.
• Programming robots and systems using tools such as Siemens TIA Portal, ABB Robot Studio, CODESYS, and other industrial control environments.
• Electrical system and component design - DC, analog, single-phase, and three-phase circuit design. Industrial electrical work involving 220-480V hardware & standards.
• Design selection of electromechanical systems including motors, gearheads, and actuators.
• Various motor architectures in the power range of 50W-3kW.
• Designing networks and distributed I/O such as Ethernet, Profinet, and EtherCAT.
• Functional safety devices and their relationship to Safety Performance Level.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems, sensors, mechanical systems, and controls logic.
• Additional experience or working knowledge in:
• Developing and maintaining electrical designs in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Root cause analysis and managing rollout of updates, including service bulletins.
• Control interface stacks such as OPC/UA, TCP/IP sockets, and Profinet.
• API definition for control systems interface with higher-level software.
• Selection and control of BLDC, servo, stepper, and induction motors.
• Use of lab tools including Logic/Bus Analyzer and Wireshark.
• Selecting, specifying, and integrating sensing solutions including retroreflective, inductive proximity, Reed switches, and load cells.
• SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD tool.
• ROS software and Linux operating system.

Why Berkshire Grey?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-powered robotic solutions that are transforming the supply chain and logistics industry.
• A culture of innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to professional development and growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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