Senior PLC Controls Project Engineer

Yaskawa Motoman; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaskawa Motoman is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design and development of robotic systems, focusing on electrical and controls (PLC/HMI) work. You will verify designs with advanced calculations, program PLC/HMI systems from Allen-Bradley to Siemens, and support customers directly on technical issues.

This role involves project coordination, travel, and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver comprehensive robotic solutions that meet customer specifications and industry

Qualifications

• BS degree and 6–8 years related experience.
• Strong understanding of PLC & HMI programming languages.
• Experience designing and developing robotic systems to meet customer specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical calculations to verify design intent.
• Create, startup and debug complete PLC/HMI systems (Allen Bradley/Siemens).
• Lead engineering projects and coordinate schedules and budgets.
• Communicate with customers on technical issues and provide leadership to teams.

Skills

Electrical calculations

PLC & HMI programming

Robotics design

Project coordination

Customer communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI programming

Job description

Summary

Under minimal supervision, works on robotic systems involving the origination, design, and development of new robotic products and components and/or the modification and improvement of existing designs. Will have an electrical or controls (PLC/HMI) focus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform advanced electrical calculations to verify the overall outcome of the design requirement/intent.
• Must have a full understanding of PLC & HMI programming languages such as Allen Bradley and Siemens and be able to create, startup and debug complete systems.
• Attend project kickoff meetings and provide input.
• Communicate directly with the customer on technical issues.
• May be responsible for assisting in generating and managing project schedules, managing project budget and leading engineering team.
• Will be assigned to several projects at one time.
• Travel required on a frequent basis.
• Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes.
• Assist in maintaining project binder.
• May initiate milestone invoicing at appropriate intervals.
• Able to understand and apply industry standards such as NEC, ANSI‑RIA, OSHA.
• Design and develop robotic systems to meet customer specifications or project requirements including but not limited to bill of material creation, electrical drawing creation and other required project specific details.
• Conduct (develop) tests to assure success during (applicable) project validation or verification.
• Facilitate design reviews with customer, suppliers, and/or other departments to ensure sound designs and drawing accuracy.
• Analyze test data to assure design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Coordinate and assist in solving technical problems during debug and at customer site.
• Provide technical support and leadership to customer, engineering team, customer service, sales, marketing, manufacturing, etc.
• May assist in preparation of technical proposals with Application Engineer and/or Marketing.
• Has strong understanding of systems. Must possess strong understanding of fuse & wires sizing as well as Allen Bradley PLC & HMI programming.
• May be responsible for generating standard solutions to be used by all Yaskawa Motoman in engineering applications.
• Responsible for overall engineering solution.
• Complete design of complex electrical hardware and software projects that enhance product value.
• Manage large technical projects that require a number of supporting engineers.
• Communicate as needed for project status with team members and assist with problem resolution.
• Help develop engineering standards and methods that create an environment where quality products are developed.
• Responsible for assisting with closed order analysis on assigned projects.
• Assist in preparing and presenting engineering change documentation.
• Directly responsible for generating AG revenue (revenue may be adjusted based upon company goals and market conditions).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree and six to eight years related experience.

Other Skills and Abilities

Good organizational skills, ability to solve problems, strong verbal and written communication skills, and computer literate. Must possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Must be able to multi‑task. Employee must be able to work with minimal supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters. Has some latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as test reliability and validity. Work requires individual to devise own methods, to assist with methods used by others, to exercise ingenuity, to analyze situations, and apply judgment required to make decisions of an administrative nature.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Would anticipate about one hour a day/minimum at PC. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, UV exposure, fumes, spark and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties may require the occasional use of contact with exposure to various hazardous materials such as grease, oils, lubricants, paint, thinner, parts cleaner, etc. Employees should have basic awareness of hazardous materials cautions. Those directly using the materials must have specific knowledge of material in use.

Motoman is an EEO employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.