What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer - Software position at Invio Automation?
THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success. With ten locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.
Invio Automation’s Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells, multi-station fabrication & assembly lines, bonding & welding technologies, vision systems, and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding, web handling, force plotting, heat staking, high viscosity pumps, precision dispensing, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending. Invio Automation’s Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.
DESCRIPTION
A Controls Engineer-Software can apply PLC and HMI programming theory and knowledge to design industrial controls systems and assembly tools. Application of these principles and having the ability to understand wiring diagrams, layout drawings and engineering specifications is required. A Controls Engineer must be professional, proactive and positive when interacting with customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Able to effectively program, start up, debug and commission tooling using Rockwell, Siemens or other industry standard applications.
- Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC/HMI Software experience required.
- Familiar with GM, Ford, Stellantis or other OEM PLC/HMI design templates and specifications.
- Experience in designing complete control systems for industrial applications with AutoCAD and EPLAN is preferred but not required.
- Support manufacturing resources and customers, troubleshoot and debug systems.
- Provide onsite support to our customers as needed.
- Work with mechanical design team to create new or modify existing controls systems.
- Must be able to travel within the continental US, Canada and Mexico
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to design and incorporate various controls components
- Ability to troubleshoot existing installations.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Working knowledge of personal computer, keyboard, and software programs.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and RSLogix 5000.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
EDUCATION
Associate degree preferred in electrical technology, manufacturing or a related field, AND at least five years of related experience. Requires at least two years of experience managing multiple projects. Requires at least three years of PLC programming experience, Siemens and Allen Bradley preferred.
Completion of GM Certifications are preferred. GCCS, Networks and RUST would be ideal; if the candidate is missing any of this certification, it would be required to take the classes within the first 90 days of employment.
INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES
- We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
- We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
- We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
- Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
- We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
- We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.