RO Automation Engineer

Job Description

• Automation System Debug – Hardware, Electrical, PLC, Robot, Vision
• Assist maintenance  team to identify root cause of reoccurring issues
• Upgrade to systems to enable processing of new part models, data tracking, performance improvements, machine uptime etc
• Update and add PLC code (Siemens) to support new models and price changes
• Update machine vision programs (Cognex) to support new models and process changes
• Update and create new robot programs (Mitsubishi) as needed to support new models and process changes
• Develop a project plan to work diligently toward finding the best solution for complex recycling challenges
• Design and build prototype to explore feasibility of proposed solutions and inform the design of scalable systems
• Recommend best path forward to move from lab-scale prototype to scalable and deployable access
• Planned downtime is not to exceed 5% per shift
• Must be a self starter and independent worker with innovation
• Able to handle ambiguity and make decisions with certain or limited data
• Knowledge of MS Excel and Excel VBA along with familiarity with atleast one programing language (Python, Java, C++, Swift or similar)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships in a worldwide environment with the ability to distill complex ideas into concise business focused messages
• Ability to present findings by confidence, backed up with data, research and prototyping skills
• Insatiable curiosity with a proven ability to propose creative solutions to problems
• Knowledge of optics principles & Machine vision as they related to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and identification
• Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/ or Scara) pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and PC based control systems
• Basic experience with CAD, Design of experimental fundamentals and basic understanding of robotics and automation
• Familiarity with process design for Manufacturing and Mechanical Drawings
• Experience designing, building & troubleshooting functional prototypes of mechatronic systems incorporating compute, sensing and actuation