What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at 9051 Advanced Control Solutions & Automation, Inc.?
Advanced Control Solutions is seeking an Automation Engineer. This position will be responsible for implementing and supporting automation systems including Machine Vision Systems, PLC's, motion control systems, and Robotics. The Engineer will be responsible for application testing, programming, technical support, sales support, field support and installations, Limited amount of travel in Tennessee and the Southeast will be required. Essential Functions: Understanding of Complex Automated Control Systems Interface Daily with the Customers, Sales Engineers, and other internal Engineering/Sales personnel. Assist with specifying, testing, installation and programming of machine vision, robotics, and other control equipment. Develop machine vision applications to perform required inspection functions. Develop robot programs to perform required material handling functions. Automation development, improvements, training, tech support and troubleshooting. Start-up and commission completed system at customer site for final customer approval. Assist with workshops and training classes covering vision systems and robots Skill Requirements: Must possess strong analytical and technical skills Excellent communication, documentation, and computer skills required Must have the ability/desire to work in a team environment Must demonstrate the ability to promote a safe working environment Must be innovative, showing a drive for results Must be self driven and have an ability to learn technical products through self study and collaboration with other Engineers Must have strong project management skills and be able to independently manage installation / programming efforts at multiple customer sites Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required Two plus years of programming experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.) preferred Experience in Machine Vision Systems (Cognex or Keyence) preferred Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise. Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.