Systems Engineer

Acadental; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in Overland Park is seeking an Automation System Engineer to develop novel manufacturing methods for teaching aids. Responsibilities include analyzing specifications and directing prototype manufacturing. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 2+ years of controls engineering experience. Familiarity with Keyence and Cognex vision systems is essential, as well as the ability to work in a team and adapt quickly to changes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Familiarity with wiring/cabling size and load requirements.
• Understanding of electrical hardware and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel manufacturing methods for teaching aids.
• Analyze product specifications for design feasibility.
• Direct manufacturing of prototype products.

Skills

Programming Keyence vision systems

Programming PLC systems

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Control wiring design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Keyence vision systems

Cognex vision systems

Mitsubishi PLC systems

Siemens PLC systems

Job description

The Automation System Engineer at Acadental is responsible for developing novel manufacturing methods to create the best teaching aids on the market. In this role, travel is less than 1% and full cycle engineering is available. From design to run‑off, the controls engineer can lead the entire process.

Essential Duties

• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Pivot quickly as prototype results and company needs change
• Programming, installing, and troubleshooting Keyence and Cognex vision systems
• Programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems such as Mitsubishi and Siemens
• Analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
• Determining feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment
• Preparing or directing preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics
• Directing and coordinating manufacturing or building of prototype products or systems

Education

• Basic/Required: bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Preferred: Electrical Engineering Degree

Qualifications

• 2+ years of controls engineering experience
• Familiarity with wiring/cabling size/terminations and load/temperature requirements
• Familiarity with industrial machinery design & related NFPA codes
• Control wiring design
• Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control and software design
• Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting manufacturing image vision systems such as Keyence and Cognex
• Experience reading, understanding, creating, and modifying electrical schematics