Controls Engineer

We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow.  Yaskawa’s culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills. Engineering customer applications, providing custom design solutions and managing projects are key components to existing and future projects at Yaskawa.  If you are a hardworking Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with an interest in advancing your career within a world class organization, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Yaskawa Americas, Inc is currently looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team.  In this role you will be responsible for code development of a next generation semiconductor robot controller within Yaskawa’s Engineered Solutions group which develops semiconductor robots and custom mechanisms for the semiconductor, packaging, and 3D printing industries.  This is a hybrid role located in Santa Clara, CA and will consist of remote / work from home a portion of the time, and work in the lab/office a portion of the time. The engineer should be prepared to visit the office frequently for testing software on physical systems on an “as needed” basis.

• Support the creation of software for a new semiconductor robot controller.
• Meet with Yaskawa customers to understand their technical requirements.
• Create software tests which ensure the quality of the software and ensure the tests are passing
• Learn the customer's industry process and provide technical expertise and support for Yaskawa Products and services from concept to completion at key accounts.
• Obtain basic Yaskawa PLC training certifications to learn best practices.
• Develop code or utilize pre-existing solution packages or code templates to help solve customer applications.
• Understand, meet, and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Solve application installation problems over the telephone or by visiting the customer site.
• Support product and application projects from other Yaskawa business divisions as necessary.
• Assist field service, technical support, and repair groups with the diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment at the customers’ site.

Qualifications:

• Four year BS Degree with focus studies in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics or computer engineering; or equivalent related work experience.
• Entry level to 3 years field experience or equivalent involving Yaskawa America, Inc. (YAI) or competitor product lines, applications, and projects.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of discrete automation solutions specifically for Servo Motion Control.
• Proficient in PLC IEC61131 software development; Python and C/C /C# software development experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to develop software and architecture designs for a new semiconductor robot controller.
• Must be able to test and validate software against customer requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; must be proficient in MATLAB software development and be able to simulate mechanical systems.
• Field service experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including technical writing and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated high level mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Blend knowledge and analysis with logic, active listening, and a continuing interest in simplification. Act ethically.
• Good organization and strong time management skills with a team approach. Project Management skills a plus.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Experience using the Git version control system is highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft OS, Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), MS Project, CAD programming environments.
• Working knowledge of electrical field test equipment (scope, multi-meter, power analyzer).

We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to manage projects and apply your skills to a wide variety of applications. 

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division is a wholly-owned corporation of Yaskawa Electric Corporation of Japan. Since 1915, Yaskawa Electric has served the world's needs for products to improve global productivity through Automation. Some key advantages of working at Yaskawa include: career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Additional information regarding the benefit package can be found at the following link. 

https://www.yaskawa.com/about-us/careers/benefits

Come join the winning Yaskawa Team!

Yaskawa America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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