Automation Controls Engineer II: Lead Controls & Robotics

Delkor Systems, Inc; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Delkor Systems, Inc in Saint Paul, MN seeks a part-time Controls Engineer II to design, program, and optimize machine controls for integrated packaging lines. You will collaborate with service and checkout teams to test and validate hardware/software, maintain code libraries, and drive safety and performance improvements.

Ideal candidates have a four-year Electrical Engineering degree (or two-year engineering degree) with hands-on experience in AB PLC, HMI, servo robotics, SolidWorks/3D CAD, and

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or two-year degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and 6 years of related experience in Electrical/Controls Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with AB PLC, HMI, and Servo Control
• Experience with advanced motion development for multi-axis servo-driven robotics
• Experience with Fanuc robot controls preferred
• Experience with robotics/vision systems preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks or 3D CAD
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical

Responsibilities

• Create new programs for machines and complete integrated systems
• Assist Checkout Technicians with factory testing
• Organize and maintain updated libraries of all PLC programs, Robot Programs, and auxiliary devices files and templates
• Create hardware and software design and implement on machinery or integration projects
• Create new controls system designs
• Evaluate cost alternatives for current and future controls designs
• Act as an advocate of the integrated packaging line for functionality and project management
• Play a supervisory role related to subcontractor vendors
• Review and troubleshoot customer field issues and recommend viable solutions for quick resolution
• Work on projects to improve speed, capacity, reliability, functionality, and ease of operation
• Assist Service Department with troubleshooting machines, either in the field via telephone or on-site at the customer’s facility
• Ensure that programs follow Delkor’s standards and structures for ease of understanding by co-workers and customers
• Create documentation to share knowledge with other Controls Engineers as well as Checkout and Service Technicians
• Manage Program for Product Line: Be the owner of a commercialized product line; Perform regular updates on code base to maintain Delkor’s current standard; Look for improvements in code base and share with others to improve all Delkor product lines
• Follow all industry safety standards as dictated by the relevant government entities (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities, etc.) and drive the use of Safety Risk assessment in evaluating machinery for hazards
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned

Skills

Schematic reading

Office software

Leadership

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Electrical engineering (4-year)

Engineering degree or equivalent (2-year)

Tools

AB PLC

HMI

Servo Control

Fanuc robotics

Robotics/vision systems

SolidWorks

3D CAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Delkor Systems, Inc in Saint Paul, MN seeks a part-time Controls Engineer II to design, program, and optimize machine controls for integrated packaging lines. You will collaborate with service and checkout teams to test and validate hardware/software, maintain code libraries, and drive safety and performance improvements.

Ideal candidates have a four-year Electrical Engineering degree (or two-year engineering degree) with hands-on experience in AB PLC, HMI, servo robotics, SolidWorks/3D CAD, and