Job Description

Summary/Objective:
Apply knowledge of automation controls principles to collaborate with peers in the design and troubleshooting of products, automation systems, robotics and controls systems.
 
Essential Functions:
(This description is not all inclusive, other duties may be assigned):
· Troubleshoot and repair equipment, using available resources and knowledge to resolve problems.
· Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
· Conduct detailed inventories and inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
· Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.
· Often work non-standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.
· Specify system components or products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
· Write, modify and debug PLC code on existing machines.
· Write, modify and debug various motion control programs.
· Write, modify and debug robot programming (ABB, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Epson, and/or Universal Robotics).
· Train and support Field Service Engineers and Field Service Technicians
· Adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
· Provide feedback and recommendations to improve automation products.
· Assists in enhancing Automation capabilities by continued research into industry standards and best practices.
· Provide a communication link to Senior Engineering, Marketing/Sales and Field Service departments concerning customers and commercial equipment.
· Assist manufacturing and purchasing departments in the selection and/or substitutes for new and obsolescent parts with equivalent parts.
· Support field personnel with the troubleshooting of equipment and installation of new products
· Assist in the investigation and evaluation of product improvement suggestions
· Submit verbal and written reports of activities and recommendations to supervisor
· Perform other related duties as required or directed

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;reviewing professional publications;establishing personal networks;participating in professional societies.

· Adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
Competencies:
· Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
· Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
· Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
· Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
· Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
· Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
 
Required Education and Experience:
· BA/BS degree in engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)
· 5 years of experience in the automation industry
· Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.G. Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
· Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.G. Allen Bradley, National Instruments, Maple
· Systems)
· Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
· Familiar with Vision Systems (e.G. Cognex, Keyence)
· Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.G. IAI, Yasakawa)
· Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
· Experience with machine vision systems to include specifying camera, lenses, lighting solutions and vision tool programming
· Troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
· Familiarity with Solid Works or equivalent 3D design software.
· Proven track record in engineering leadership and experience in the development and implementation of standard engineering practices and GMP.
 
· Participant in the development and/or implementation of any process or standard including ISO, LEAN, JIT, NFPA.

About the Company:
NESC Staffing

The company was founded in 1984 as National Engineering Services Corporation. In 2015, we changed our name to NESC Staffing to better reflect the service we provide to businesses and professionals.

We have grown to six branch offices that cover the entire United States, providing everything from engineering to science recruitment and more. Our goal then and now is to combine years of experience in the industry with state-of-the-art recruitment and payroll methods to provide our employees and client companies with qualified technical support and quality service. We are a privately held nationwide firm with corporate headquarters in Portsmouth, NH.

Company Size:
100 to 499 employees

Industry:
Other/Not Classified

Founded:
1984

Website:
http://www.nesc.com