Automation Engineer (PLC Programming) - Memphis, TN

Glidewell Dental; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental manufacturing company in Memphis, TN, is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and develop control systems for CNC machines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with at least two years in industrial controls. Experience in PLC programming and setting up CNC machines is essential. Competitive pay starts at $26.59/hr, based on experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in industrial controls or factory automation.
• Prior experience with multi-axis PLC controls required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides application control systems design and development.
• Maintains and integrates control systems for machine tool applications.
• Assists in build and commissioning of production CNC machines.

Skills

C++

Python

Industrial controls

Factory automation

CNC machine setup

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

5+ years of related experience

Tools

PLC controls

CNC programming software

Job description

Automation Engineer (PLC Programming) - Memphis, TN

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• Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity with particular reference to miniature CNC milling machines.
• Maintains and integrates control systems for machine tool applications, including PC-based, and CNC-based systems.
• Evaluates alternative system solutions to meet stated requirements.
• Develops and operates PC control systems for multi-axis motion systems.
• Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
• Assists in build and commissioning of production CNC machines and custom automation projects.
• Interacts with maintenance personal and customers to support machines in field as necessary.
• Develops and tests CNC machine control systems; defines machine parameters and tunes servo systems.
• Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop designs for equipment, machines, and subsystem components.
• Translates computer-aided design models intro a series of commands that control the movements of machine tools.
• Imports CAD models into CNC programming software to define dimensions and features of the part to be produced.
• Analyzes CAD models and engineering specifications to determine the appropriate tools and most efficient sequence of tool operations.
• Confers with other research personnel to clarify and resolve problems, and develop designs.
• Prepares electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Evaluates, writes, and modifies motion programs to increase machine performances.
• Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or minimum five (5) years of related experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been demonstrated/achieved.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in industrial controls or factory automation field.
• Prior experience with C++ and/or Python.
• Prior experience with multi-axis PLC controls required.
• Prior experience setting up CNC machines is a plus.

Pay range: $26.59-$35.36/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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