AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Job offer :

AUTOMATION ENGINEERWorking area : PRODUCTION - BEType of contract : Regular EmploymentWork location : Serac Inc - Carol StreamWork time : Full time

The Automation Engineer will manage and develop new automation projects for discrete manufacturing.Automation projects may be a function, a module, a complete machine, or a set of machines.A project may include all phases, from research to industrialization.The scope of this position is focused on advanced automation (B and R), motion control, and new technologies such as e-beam and laser.

• Responsible for hardware selection and software development.
• Guides the hardware design (does not do CAD) but develops the required programs.
• Can manage a team of developers if necessary (internal or external) (hardware and software)
• Manage the planning and budget of the project if necessary.
• Writes the functional and risk analysis if necessary.
• Adhere to established rules and development guidelines.
• Provide documents useful for the understanding and follow-up of the project.
• Direct and assist engineers in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside their area of expertise.
• Evaluate new technologies and other supplier innovations.
• Suggest development ideas that are within the scope of responsibilities.
• Writes specifications or terms of reference that will be useful to suppliers and / or subcontractors.
• Organizes the project : Planning within the defined budget and the milestones of the Product Development Program.
• Lead and be the first sponsor of a project.
• Organizes supplier benchmarks.
• Works on functional and risk analyses with all the design stakeholders.
• Guides the hardware design.
• Develop the software to meet the specifications or requirements (function, module, or machine)
• Directs the mechanical engineers to have a mechatronic system; electrical components ideally integrated.
• Understand and work on the Industry 4.0 part of the project, data orientation for traceability, prediction, trouble shooting, machine intelligence etc....
• Understand and work on the machine intelligence algorithms, up to artificial intelligence.
• Conduct tests on a prototype at the customer’s plant during extended field trials.
• Creates the technical documentation to understanding the project.
• Trains company personnel to implement and troubleshoot new functions and techniques that have been developed.
• May be required to travel up to two weeks at a time when conducting tests on a prototype at the customers’ facility during extended field trials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• PLC / Motion control in B and R
• Software designer (Structured text)
• C++, .NET is a plus.
• Automation Studio (B and R)
• SmarTeam or similar PLM
• ISO and IEC .
• NFPA 79
• Rockwell Automation : Safety Automation Builder
• SISTEMA Performance level calculator
• Detail oriented, organized, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working independently and as part of or lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• BS in electrical or 10 years of appropriate work experience.
• Prior experience troubleshooting industrial control systems, such as B&R controllers, variable frequency drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, process instrumentation, and VAC electrical control equipment is required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLCs, Industrial networks, and instrumentation is preferred.
• Prior experience working with packaging machines
• Capable of performing a risk assessment and carrying out a circuit safety reviews using Safety Automation builder and SISTEMA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in English with regard to the essential functions of the position.
• Fluency in French is a plus.

Work is performed largely in an office or climate-controlled warehouse environment. Some hours will be spent at various remote locations. Hours of work are generally during regular business. There will be some variation in work hours due to employee shift schedules, special projects, deadlines, customer needs and various other business concerns. Out of town and overnight travel, both local and international, may be required for business and education, by air and / or auto. Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, as well as the ability to bend, kneel, walk or sit for extended periods of time. The ability to reach above head and below knees is also required.