What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at TYGES MFG?
The Senior Automation/Controls Engineer will be creating new programs, schematics, and panel layouts for machines and complete integrated systems, with accountability for both hardware and software design and implementation on machinery or integration projects.
Responsibilities
- Create new controls system designs.
- Evaluate cost alternatives for current and future controls designs.
- Develop and maintain the electrical project schedule for project work in progress.
- Act as an advocate of the integrated packaging line for functionality and project management.
- Review and troubleshoot customer field issues and recommend viable solutions for quick resolution.
- Work on projects to improve speed, capacity, reliability, functionality, and ease of operation.
- Assist Service Department in troubleshooting machines, either in the field via telephone or on-site at the customer’s facility.
- Ensure that programs follow a standardized and structured format for ease of understanding by co-workers and customers.
Qualifications
- 7 years of automation/controls engineering experience
- experience with Allen Bradley servos (5500 and 5700 preferred)
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed
- Ability to be customer facing when required
- Ability to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines
- Fanuc experience highly desired but not required