Systems Engineer

JLS Automation; York (York County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness gym

Monthly team luncheons

401(k) profit sharing options

Recreation activities

Job summary

JLS Automation is seeking a Systems Engineer to drive technical outcomes on concurrent robotics projects for the food packaging industry. You will configure robots and vision systems, design with CAD tools, and mentor a small team to deliver on-time results.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 4 years of related experience, with travel up to 25% and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints/schematics to support project work.
• Experience leading small teams and managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Travel up to 25% and ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitary standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns technical project execution and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Design automation, motion control, and robotic solutions for orders.
• Lead and mentor commissioning engineers and junior staff.
• Write scope of work and design workbook for projects.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance across design, controls, and software.
• Configure robotic programs and vision systems, assist startup.
• Prepare drawings, docs, and user manuals; assist purchasing as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Reading schematics

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 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 & 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
• Ability to prioritize when tasked with multiple projects at the same time
• Capability to work mostly independent and be a problem solver
• Possesses qualities to be able to productively lead a group of 2-5 members
• Capital equipment design knowledge preferred
• 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

Work EnvironmentEnvironment: 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.