Electrical Controls Engineer (Automation Engineer)

Job Description:

• As an Automation Engineer, you will manage and design new Automation tooling and equipment.
• You will also support and improve current manufacturing systems.

• Develop new and support existing robotic automation systems. Projects often involve injection mold press tending, automated component feeding and assembly, laser marking, and vision inspection.
• Identify and implement appropriate new technology, controls and automation to maintain a competitive advantage in the market.
• Manage new projects considering budget/cost targets, delivery timelines and early build events.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal personnel during all phases of new launches.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate response measures for existing production equipment.
• Responsible for electrical controls, simulation, programming, debug, and start-up assistance.
• Lead process development efforts for single component and 2 component liquid dispense applications. This includes specifying equipment and performing material trials.
• Ability to travel as needed (<10%) when support is required at off-site equipment installations.
• Ability to occasionally support 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed.

• Design & management of new automated equipment
• Develop project proposals, budgets, timelines, & open issue logs
• Generation and modification of control & pneumatic schematics
• Robot, PLC, & HMI programming
• Ensure that equipment performs as specified
• Collaboration with outside vendors to ensure that all project goals are met.
• Work with internal skilled trades, operators, and outside vendors to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

• 3-5yrs applicable electrical controls & automation experience preferred
• CAD Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Knowledge of Robotic Systems & Programming preferred
• Knowledge of Pneumatic Circuits preferred
• Knowledge of Electrical systems, examples may include:
• NEC Code
• Control Circuits
• Motion Control
• PLC Programming

• Auto Cad/Draftsight - 2D CAD
• SolidWorks - 3D CAD
• Fanuc & Sepro Robotic programming
• Allen Bradley PLC programming
• Vision Inspection System programming
• Robo Guide Simulation & Visual Components
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Oracle ERP

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration

• Occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional climbing stairs
• Frequent use of a robotic teach pendent
• Frequent use of small handheld tools
• Frequent computer work using keyboard and mouse
• Frequent sitting at desk
• Frequent use of computer monitor
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting or balancing
• Rare crawling or kneeling
• Continuously wear required respirator (e.g., N95, PAPR, Half-Face) when performing specific tasks.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.