Lead Robotic Systems Engineer - Vision & Packaging

JLS Automation; Stonybrook (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness gym

Monthly team luncheons

Recreation activities

401(k) profit sharing

Job summary

JLS Automation supplies easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry. The Systems Engineer will lead technical project execution, design automation and robotic solutions, and mentor engineers, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager.

This full-time role requires CAD setup, vendor coordination, and customer collaboration. Accurate drawings, documentation, and manuals are expected, with field startup supervision and travel up to 25% to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems, Automation, or other related engineering field
• 4+ years of technical/professional experience within a related industry
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints/schematics
• Capability to work mostly independently and be a problem solver
• Possesses qualities to be able to productively lead a group of 2-5 members
• Experience in the food packaging industry is preferred
• Basic understanding of safety standards and knowledge of sanitary standards is preferred
• Knowledge of project management, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and automation is preferred
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D software is preferred
• Must be able to travel up to 25%
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for technical project execution
• Conceptually designs automation, motion control, and robotic solutions to meet the expectation of the customer order
• Performs internal design reviews with all project disciplines
• Delegates, mentors, and directs Commissioning Engineers and Associate System Engineers
• Writes the scope of work and the design workbook for the project
• Works with the Project Manager to ensure an overall great customer experience
• Gives technical guidance to design, controls, and software engineering
• Configures and assists in the setup of the robotic program and vision systems
• Provides equipment startup supervision or assistance at JLS and at the customer site
• Coordinates and leads technical meetings between JLS and customers/vendors
• Collaborates with customers to solve technical problems
• Supports meeting project deadlines and project budget estimates
• Advises customers as a technical expert before and after the sale
• Supports creation of drawings, documentation packages, and user manuals
• Works with purchasing department to acquire material necessary to complete projects
• Responsible for approving purchase requisitions as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical

Robotics

Systems engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems, Automation, or related engineering field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

JLS Automation supplies easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry. The Systems Engineer will lead technical project execution, design automation and robotic solutions, and mentor engineers, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager.

This full-time role requires CAD setup, vendor coordination, and customer collaboration. Accurate drawings, documentation, and manuals are expected, with field startup supervision and travel up to 25% to customer sites.