Automation Engineer

Hesperos Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hesperos Inc. is seeking a self-driven engineer to design and implement automation platforms that boost throughput and quality in our production processes. The role involves assembling and qualifying platforms for operator use and integrating them with OEM lab equipment.

You will maintain existing systems and collaborate with R&D to translate real-world problems into actionable requirements. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of mechanical design experience with 3D CAD, familiarity with motors,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience with a 3D parametric CAD platform.
• Familiar with servo and stepper motors and pneumatic actuators.
• Knowledge of electrical components and PLCs.
• Experience with extrusion framing systems and fixtures.
• PCB design and embedded software development are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new automation platforms to improve throughput and quality of our production processes.
• Assembly and qualification of custom automation platforms for use by operators.
• Integration of automation platforms with OEM lab equipment.
• Maintaining and updating existing automation platforms.
• Working cross-functionally with our R&D team to generate requirements that solve real problems.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Pneumatic components

Servo motors

PCB design

PLC basics

Electrical systems

Industrial robotics

Job description

Overview

Searching for a self-driven applicant who takes joy in implementing and learning about automation technology.

Description

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing new automation platforms to improve the throughput and quality of our production processes
• Assembly and qualification of custom automation platforms for use by operators
• Integration of automation platforms with OEM lab equipment
• Maintaining and updating existing automation platforms
• Working cross-functionally with our R&D team in order to generate requirements that solve real problems

Applicant must have the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of mechanical design experience with a 3D parametric CAD platform
• Intimate familiarity with common mechanical components including:
• Servo and stepper motors
• Pneumatic actuators and cylinders
• Rotary and linear motion components
• Extruded aluminum framing systems
• Advanced understanding of part fixturing and handling
• Working knowledge of common electrical components and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of software concepts including experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Ideally, the applicant will also have the following qualifications:

• Experience with common fabrication methods including 3-axis milling and turning
• Experience with embedded electrical systems including printed circuit board (PCB) design and embedded software development
• Experience with industrial robotics