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Automation/Controls Engineer

HyPro, Inc.

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Waterford, WI
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

 

Responsibilities

This position is with a leading Metals Manufacturing Company, employing industrial automation and methodology to improve effectiveness of manufacturing production and processes. As part of an Automation Team, you will be involved with design, development, programming, installation, and implementation of Automated Systems.  These will include robotics, PLC controls, material handling, and system monitoring.   

 Qualifications    

Engineering degree or proven industrial experience

Experience in an Automation/Controls position in a Manufacturing environment       

Must have proven ability:

  1. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming experience and HMI interface programming, preferably with Allen Bradley-Rockwell hardware and software
  2. Familiarity with programming and installation of robotic and vision systems. 
  3. Ability to design, develop and wire electrical panels and equipment necessary to control automated systems

Strong consideration to those with the following skills:

  1. Familiarity with FANUC robotics
  2. Knowledge of basic hydraulic and pneumatic concepts
  3. Ability to create, troubleshoot and edit CNC machine Ladder Logic Programs
  4. Ability to interface PLC systems with CNC machines using various protocols
  5. Ability to read and develop electrical prints, mechanical prints and operational procedures

Ability to communicate clearly and accept direction in all phases of a project

Ability to work in a Team environment with engineers, technicians and operators of varying degrees of experience and skills

Expected to complete assignments and meet required deadlines

Must have own hand tools or be willing to purchase those necessary tools

Requires overnight travel to outlying HyPro production facilities to install automated systems. (10%-30% annually dependent on the scope of project.)

Requires overnight travel to outlying HyPro production facilities to install automated systems. (10%-30% annually dependent on the scope of project.)