Automation Engineer
| Company | Apogee Enterprises |
|---|---|
| Location | Northfield, MN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for control systems
- Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming for Allen Bradley with any of the following PLC’s a plus: Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, etc.
- Ability to program ABB and Kuka robots
- Ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar systems with a structured approach
- Ability to document work and provide concise reports and manuals
- Ability to commission AC, DC, and Motion drives
- Knowledge and experience with drive control systems, understand AC & DC motor theory, multi-platform and multi-vendor experience a plus
- Motion control experience is preferred
- Must have proven experience with HMI or SCADA programming for Allen Bradley with configuration of any of the following software packages a plus: Wonderware, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, U.S. Data, etc.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508 Industry Safety Standards
- Multi-industry experience a plus
- Document processes and standardize process changes by writing new procedures or updating existing procedures, and teach, coach and train others to promote sharing of knowledge.
- Advanced Troubleshooting – use critical thinking skills to correctly recognize, assess, and resolve problems.
- Lead and support installation of equipment/systems.
- Set up preventive maintenance for automation equipment.
- Support and assist as needed in maintaining and improving operations. Initiate and support continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work in team environment.
- Support environmental and compliance reporting by assisting engineering manager and process engineers in monitoring, collecting info and data, etc.
- Must be able to travel and work off-shifts as needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop PLC programming Develop code from specifications in multiple control platforms
- Design, implement, and commission drive control systems
- Develop motion-based machine control solutions meeting customer specifications and all applicable safety standards and functional requirements
- Develop HMI and SCADA control solutions meeting customer specifications and functional requirements
- Learn and implement new control platform solutions in a self-paced on the job environment
- Responsible for accuracy and content of design, as assigned by engineering manager
- Interface with consultants, maintenance, production and engineering teams
- Development, testing, and commissioning of new and existing equipment
- Review drawings for accuracy
- Train end user personnel (production and engineering) on systems, when required
- Lead collaborative discussions between leadership and key stakeholders to determine automation capabilities and goals
- Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades
Preferred Qualifications
- Visual Basic programming language — developing in Visual Basic 6.0 and SQL Server beneficial
- Wonderware, Panel-view or similar HMI software
- GE and Siemens knowledge
- Cimplicity and Labview
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma concepts and Six Sigma formal training highly desirable