Automation Controls Engineer - PLC & Robotic Systems

SourcePro Search, LLC; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to lead automation initiatives for production and facility equipment. You will design, install, and fine-tune new automation systems, providing troubleshooting and optimization to improve reliability.

You will set schedules, review initial runs for design compliance, and coordinate changes throughout the product life cycle, while offering technical support to engineers, other departments, and customers.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of recent mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years proficiency in Solid Works.
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics.
• Proficiency with designing, installing, and trouble-shooting prox sensors, limit switches, and thermocouples.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts or improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement and maintain schedules to ensure project completion.
• Review initial run of the automation for design compliance and make appropriate changes to ensure product compliance.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes and corrections throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by providing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers

Skills

PLC programming

Fanuc robot programming

Mechanical design

Process orientation

Sensor installation

Education

Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC seeks a Controls Engineer to lead automation initiatives for production and facility equipment. You will design, install, and fine-tune new automation systems, providing troubleshooting and optimization to improve reliability.

You will set schedules, review initial runs for design compliance, and coordinate changes throughout the product life cycle, while offering technical support to engineers, other departments, and customers.