Mechatronics Integrator - York, PA

ENGEL North America; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

ENGEL Machinery North America is seeking a Mechatronics Integrator to start up automation cells with robots, feeders, conveyors, and safety systems. The role requires hands-on integration, FAT/SAT testing, and collaboration with engineers to deliver turnkey automation solutions.

Ideal candidates have at least two years' robotics experience, familiarity with KUKA/Fanuc, and knowledge of Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Beckhoff control systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience in robotics or automation.
• Experience with KUKA, Fanuc robots preferred.
• Knowledge of HMI, control system processors, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Willingness to travel 30–45% and to work at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, troubleshoot, and commission automation hardware and software.
• Install mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components and verify connections.
• Perform FAT and SAT with project teams and document results.
• Handover to service technicians and provide user training.

Skills

Robotics integration

Industrial automation

HMI programming

Safety standards

Electrical schematics

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)

Tools

KUKA

Fanuc

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

Job description

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation, built on decades of experience. With a dynamic workplace, ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements, ensuring sustainable global growth. The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees.

Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation, generate creative solutions and add world-class value to our customers? Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America!

ENGEL Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Mechatronics Integrator. ENGEL provides excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price), 401k with match, over 3 weeks’ PTO, employer paid life insurance, long and short-term disability, and an employee-centric environment.

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Summary: Start-up of automation cells containing various combinations of linear, SCARA, and articulated industrial robots, bowl feeders, drawer systems, conveyors, machine guarding & safety systems, as well as other custom automation equipment delivered to our customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, troubleshoot, and commission industrial automation hardware and software
  • Assembly and installation of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components
  • Power source and communication verification
  • Software installation and debug
  • Safety equipment validation according to safety standards
  • Setup of parameters, sequence, and positions of automation and robotic system.
  • Examples: VFD & Bowl Feeder parameters, KUKA Safe-Op, FANUC DCS, etc.
  • Ensure system performs according to sales order
  • Ensure quality conformance of all equipment to ENGEL standards
  • Verify completeness and prepare for shipment
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of automation cells & equipment
  • Dry or full cycle of products for entire production cell
  • Communicate with Project Manager on performance and findings
  • Maintain an agreed upon run and cycle time
  • Work in tandem with engineers to provide any solutions necessary
• Perform installation and automation cell start-up at the customer site
  • Oversee rigging and setting of equipment
  • Install mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components
  • Perform process steps to ensure performance and quality of production cell
  • Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and sign-off with the customer to conclude the automation cell start-up process
  • Final documentation and archiving of software
  • Handover to local service technician
  • Provide system introduction (usage and service) to customer personnel (operators, technicians, engineers)
  • Perform hardware & software retrofits to existing ENGEL automation systems
  • Willingness to learn ENGEL proprietary equipment & controls

Administrative

• ELAK
• Time tracking
• Expense reports
• Communication methods
• Navigating SAP

Qualification Requirements

Educational/Training Requirement

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) or equivalent training & experience as a control systems integrator

Experience

• Minimum of two years of related experience in robotics or automation is required
• Preferred Robot experience: KUKA, Fanuc
• Preferred Control experience: Siemens, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent troubleshooting skills with high attention to detail
• Knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), control system processors, industrial instrumentation, control system analog & digital I/O, control system networks (EtherCAT, Ethernet, Profinet)
• Knowledge in graphical & ladder logic programming code
• Knowledge in reading mechanical drawings, pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Perform work on multiple projects and tasks
• Articulate technical information exchanges in both verbal and written form
• Operation of an overhead crane and forklift
• Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally (e.g., employees within and outside of own department) and externally to ENGEL Machinery (e.g., customers), mainly to supply and/or interpret information.

Other Requirements

Travel Requirements

• Travel time per year (Average): 30% - 45%
• Travel period: up to 4 weeks
• Travel to other countries is required
• Valid passport is required
• Driver’s license required

Physical Requirements

This role requires working in a production environment and utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Lifting of equipment is required up to 50 lbs.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

WHY ENGEL?

The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades. This is because as a family-run company, we rely on long-standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing. We see ourselves as a driving, innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry. Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide.

ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility, innovation and self-responsibility of all of its employees and business units. This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards.

ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees, including: health, dental, LTD and life insurance, 401k with match, contribution to HSA, Dependent and Health FSA, vacation pay and holiday pay.

ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. Today, the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation. In 2016/2017 ENGEL’s turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 employees across nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries. ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems.