Senior Mechanical Engineer

Schuler Gruppe; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ Schuler Inc. in Canton, Ohio, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a team that designs and integrates industrial control systems for high-pressure presses and automation projects.

You will lead hardware development, create schematics and BOMs, and support field service with troubleshooting, while traveling nationally and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have substantial experience designing industrial control systems for hydraulic and mechanical power presses and automation.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms and industrial networking is a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and ability to travel nationally and internationally are required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system layouts including PLC, PC, HMI, safety, and communication hardware.
• Create BOMs and hardware schematics and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Travel nationally and abroad as needed for installations and service.
• Provide troubleshooting support to field service teams and engineers.
• Lead project management on specific jobs as assigned by management.

Skills

Industrial control systems design

Project management

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5/500/Studio 5000

Siemens S7

PROFIBUS/PROFINET/EtherNet/IP/EtherCAT networking

Microsoft Office 2010

SAP ERP

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Canton

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a member of a team of electricand controls professionals, responsible for design, integration andtesting of Schuler industrial control systems. This role places aheavy emphasis on the development and design of industrial pressand automation controls. These controls projects are in generalmission-critical and require a strong commitment to on-timedelivery. Projects range from hardware modifications to completeequipment and system upgrades, including new electrical hardware,control PCs and PLCs, HMIs and integrated safety systems. Serviceand supporting roles, as outlined below, are also an integral partof this position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hardware design and development

• Design and develop the layout of control systems includingall required PLC, PC, HMI, safety, and communicationhardware.
• Create bills of materials in Schuler’s ERP system.
• Create hardware schematics and approval of finishedschematics.
• Responsible for following and implementing all applicablestandards and customer requirements, including local and nationalsafety standards such as OSHA, ANSI, and CSA.
• Research and apply new technologies to improve Schuler’scompetitiveness.

Service and supporting roles

• Support the Field Service Group in preparation ofinstallations and updates.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to Schuler field servicetechnicians and engineers.
• Occasional service calls may be required.
• Visit customers on occasional sales or projectmeetings.
• Perform as Project Manager on specific jobs based onassignment by the Service Engineering Manager.
• Support Customer Service Representatives in spare parts orderprocessing by providing technical information.
• Interface with the customer as needed to resolve issues andtechnical concerns.
• Supports new machine sales with technical information whenrequested.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of five years of experience in designing industrialcontrol systems, preferably in the field of hydraulic andmechanical power presses and press automation systems
• Knowledge in Allen Bradley RSLogix 5, 500, and Studio 5000 isa plus
• Knowledge in Siemens S7F, S5 is a plusExperience with industrial networking such as PROFIBUS,PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCat
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office 2010
• Familiar with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to travel, nationally and abroad.Must be able and willing to travel.
• Able to facilitate discussions and give presentations withhighly technical content. Presents clearly andinformatively.
• Possess strong analytical aptitude
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn newsoftware
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic businessenvironment; Adaptable to change
• Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgementand make decisions independently
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communicationskills