Systems Engineer

JLS Automation; Stonybrook (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness gym

Monthly team luncheons

Recreation activities

401(k) profit sharing

Job summary

JLS Automation supplies easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry. The Systems Engineer will lead technical project execution, design automation and robotic solutions, and mentor engineers, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager.

This full-time role requires CAD setup, vendor coordination, and customer collaboration. Accurate drawings, documentation, and manuals are expected, with field startup supervision and travel up to 25% to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems, Automation, or other related engineering field
• 4+ years of technical/professional experience within a related industry
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints/schematics
• Capability to work mostly independently and be a problem solver
• Possesses qualities to be able to productively lead a group of 2-5 members
• Experience in the food packaging industry is preferred
• Basic understanding of safety standards and knowledge of sanitary standards is preferred
• Knowledge of project management, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and automation is preferred
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D software is preferred
• Must be able to travel up to 25%
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for technical project execution
• Conceptually designs automation, motion control, and robotic solutions to meet the expectation of the customer order
• Performs internal design reviews with all project disciplines
• Delegates, mentors, and directs Commissioning Engineers and Associate System Engineers
• Writes the scope of work and the design workbook for the project
• Works with the Project Manager to ensure an overall great customer experience
• Gives technical guidance to design, controls, and software engineering
• Configures and assists in the setup of the robotic program and vision systems
• Provides equipment startup supervision or assistance at JLS and at the customer site
• Coordinates and leads technical meetings between JLS and customers/vendors
• Collaborates with customers to solve technical problems
• Supports meeting project deadlines and project budget estimates
• Advises customers as a technical expert before and after the sale
• Supports creation of drawings, documentation packages, and user manuals
• Works with purchasing department to acquire material necessary to complete projects
• Responsible for approving purchase requisitions as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical

Robotics

Systems engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems, Automation, or related engineering field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About JLS: We supply easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry that solve complex packaging challenges. JLS custom vision-guided primary and secondary robotic packaging systems are user-friendly, easy to operate, fast to start-up, and ensure both worker and food safety. We have an exceptional customer-focused and employee-centered culture. JLS offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an on-site fitness gym, monthly team luncheons, recreation activities, and 401(k) profit sharing options.Position Summary: The Systems Engineer is the primary engineering resource for one or more concurrent JLS jobs. This position is responsible for the technical outcome of a project and requires competent leadership. Engineering tasks often include the configuration of robots and vision systems, CAD design, and specification of vendor-supplied equipment. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Overall responsibility for technical project executionConceptually designs automation, motion control, and robotic solutions to meet the expectation of the customer orderPerforms internal design reviews with all project disciplinesDelegates, mentors, and directs Commissioning Engineers and Associate System EngineersWrites the scope of work and the design workbook for the projectWorks with the Project Manager to ensure an overall great customer experienceGives technical guidance to design, controls, and software engineeringConfigures and assists in the setup of the robotic program and vision systemsProvides equipment startup supervision or assistance at JLS and at the customer siteCoordinates and leads technical meetings between JLS and customers/vendorsCollaborates with customers to solve technical problemsSupports meeting project deadlines and project budget estimatesAdvises customers as a technical expert before and after the saleSupports creation of drawings, documentation packages, and user manualsWorks with purchasing department to acquire material necessary to complete projectsResponsible for approving purchase requisitions as applicableOther duties as assignedSkills & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems, Automation, or other related engineering field4+ years of technical/professional experience within a related industryAbility to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints/schematicsAbility to prioritize when tasked with multiple projects at the same timeCapability to work mostly independent and be a problem solverPossesses qualities to be able to productively lead a group of 2-5 membersCapital equipment design knowledge preferredExperience in the food packaging industry, is preferredBasic understanding of safety standards and knowledge of sanitary standards is preferredKnowledge of project management, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and automation is preferredBasic knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D software is preferredMust be able to travel up to 25%Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorshipWork Environment:Environment: Corporate office that requires regular use of desk, computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and printers. May be subject to cold, wet, or hot manufacturing environments for periods of 8 hours or more.Travel Requirements: 25%Physical: Lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs; fine manual dexterity, often sit and stand for extended periods of time.