Robotics Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI & Automation Design

Smurfit Westrock; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Orlando, FL is seeking an Electrical Controls/Design Engineer - Robotics to unite electrical design and programming for robotic cells and equipment on the APS team.

You will develop PLC/HMI interfaces with FANUC and/or KUKA, design controls for conveyors and palletizers, and collaborate with PM and Mechanical Engineering to standardize reusable designs and explore new technologies.

Qualifications

• > B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience.
• > Minimum 3-years’ experience in electrical/controls/programming experience relative to robotics, material handling and systems integration.
• > CAD skill required (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
• > Ability to implement industry safety standards into electrical and programming design for robot cells: i.e. UL, Robot Industry Association (RIA).
• > Prior experience developing standardized PLC/HMI/Robot control interfaces is a plus.
• > Strong Microsoft apps skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• > Analytical ability and great problem-solving skills.
• > Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• > Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• > Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• > Ability to travel as required 80-85%

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient flow charts for the theory of machine operation to serve as a basis for efficient controls design and programming.
• Develop root level Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI control programs to interface with FANUC and/or KUKA robot control programs.
• Develop robot control programs for case loading, palletizing, and other material handling applications.
• Design controls and programming for other material handling equipment such as conveyors, collators and dispensers relative to efficient product, case and pallet handling.
• Interface with Project Management and Mechanical Engineering team to ensure that electrical designs and programming are in-line with overall project objectives.
• Assist the Application Engineering department to develop strong control concepts to support new customer applications.
• Research and implement immerging technologies that lead to world class design and implementation of WestRock equipment, with strong emphasis on design flexibility and redeployment.
• Create a foundation of commonly utilized and proven designs/programs that can be standardized/reutilized.
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.

Skills

Robotics

PLC/HMI interfaces

Electrical design

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Orlando, FL is seeking an Electrical Controls/Design Engineer - Robotics to unite electrical design and programming for robotic cells and equipment on the APS team.

You will develop PLC/HMI interfaces with FANUC and/or KUKA, design controls for conveyors and palletizers, and collaborate with PM and Mechanical Engineering to standardize reusable designs and explore new technologies.