Controls Technical Lead Engineer – Robotics

Jobtailor

Lewis Center (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Control Systems Engineer in the United States, Ohio, to design and develop PLC/PC-based software for customer-specific automation projects. You will debug, commission, and integrate hardware like robots, sensors, vision systems, and lasers at our facility and on client sites.

You will lead testing, documentation, and training, while ensuring compliance with ISO/NQA quality programs and safe practices in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming and commissioning automated systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment.
Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with robotics and control systems.
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
Debug and commission control systems at our facility and on-site at customer locations.
Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, dispense systems and lasers.
Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with goals of enhanced safety, functionality and reduced cost.
Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems to provide a complete, functional automation system.
Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
Provide accurate documentation for each project.
Advise customer on solving technical problems.
Follow and contribute to quality program (e.g., ISO / NQA) procedures.
Provide customer with training specific to their current project (machine operation, programming principles and program structure).
Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Adhere to health and safety rules and procedures, including LOTO and PPE.

Skills

PLC Programming

Robotics Control Systems

Engineering Design

Automated Systems

Debugging

Control Systems Integration

Machine Operation

Testing and Verification

Technical Problem Solving

Documentation

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering

Tools

Motion Controllers

Sensors

Vision Systems

Dispense Systems

Lasers

Job description

Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
Debug and commission control systems at our facility and on-site at customer locations.
Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, dispense systems and lasers.
Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost.
Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to ensure that labor and material budgets as well as scheduled delivery dates are adhered to or improved upon.
Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.
Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
Provide accurate documentation for each project.
Advise customer on solving technical problems.
Follow and contribute to quality program (ex. ISO / NQA) procedures.
Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures. This includes following LOTO procedures and wearing appropriate PPE.
These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individual’s abilities.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming and commissioning automated systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment.
Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with robotics and control systems.
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part of a team in fast-paced environments.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing PLC and PC-based software programs, with a strong focus on debugging, commissioning, and integrating control systems. Possesses extensive experience in engineering design and problem-solving within automation systems and robotics.

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