Job Description
Responsible for the design, integration, and administration of paint and dispense automated controls systems. Plan and develop scope for PLC/HMI programming, which includes commissioning, startup and optimization of the controls systems for paint and dispense applications.
Main Activities and Duties:
- Provide controls engineering support in office and at customer facilities to establish goals and means to achieve these goals
- Communicate with the project manager concerning progress or problems related to the project.
- Lead in development and validation of new / improvement of current products
- Lead in development of new / improvement of current controls architecture
- Technical clarification and discussion with customers / vendors / suppliers
- Provide installation, commissioning and trouble-shooting support
- Assist in preparation and deliveries of sales presentations
- Requires 65% travel, domestically and internationally
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in multiple PLC programming languages such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider, and Wago
- Strong technical knowledge of fieldbus communication (ControlNet, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, ModBus, Ethernet/IP, CAN)
- Proficient in HMI applications developed in Visual Basic, MS Visual Studio, and Panelview+. Knowledge of WinCC Flexible, iFix, and other HMI languages desirable
- Knowledge with robotic paint application equipment and processes (FANUC, ABB, Kawasaki)
- Strong understanding of paint and dispense application technology.
- General knowledge of paint process using bell speed, high voltage, shaping air, fluid control via gear pumps or regulators/flowmeters.
- Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical equipment; measurement tools and techniques
- Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing / engineering environment.
- Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently in a demanding environment
- Work well independently or be a team leader
Formal Education Required:
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
- Will consider equivalent experience and vocational school
Other Desired Skills, Experience, Traits:
- Proficiency in French, Spanish languages
- Knowledge of paint process or path teach
- Experience with FANUC Robotics a plus
