Are you ready to make a difference in the world of industrial automation? Join KC ROBOTICS, INC., an RIA certified robotics integrator, as we change the face of industry by creating a safer, cleaner and more productive manufacturing environment. With 29+ years in robotics, our company offers stability, experience, and a wide range of technical expertise.
A Controls Engineer is needed for our West Chester, OH facility. The Controls Engineer designs, builds, and maintains controls systems for our customers and may act as Project Lead at times. Our custom automation systems include pneumatics, servos, frequency drives, vision systems, communication networks, touchscreen, pushbuttons and robotic integration.
As a member of the KC ROBOTICS, INC. team, you join a robotic systems and engineering group devoted to utilizing innovative technologies and creative problem solving to build custom automation solutions. Learn more about our products and services at www.kcrobotics.com.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze project requirements and review customer SOW/RFP/RFQ specifications in order to develop customized electrical and control system design solutions for various automation applications
- Perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards and motor controls; prepare detailed drawings as required
- Provide installation/start-up/debug assistance as needed; advise Systems Manager of equipment installation issues and potential corrective actions
- Create and maintain controls hardware/software for standard products and evaluate future options for improvement
- Create accurate Bill of Materials (define equipment and parts from suppliers)
- Prepare detailed software including PLC and HMI programs as required
- Identify gaps, create gap lists and communicate with project team; resolve any conflicts and potential corrective actions with Systems Manager
- Support sales team in pre-sales technical concept and budgeting activities; and provide technical support to external and internal customers
- Assist with safety risk assessments for robot cells in accordance with ANSI R15.06 standards: identify possible hazards and determine risk reduction requirements, suggest solutions, and validate
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering (or related field) preferred
- 2+ years PLC automation controls engineering experience
- Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, communications systems, and Robot & HMI Programming
- Proficient with AutoCad-Electrical, MS Office, Cognex Vision Systems, and Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000
- PLC programming – advanced knowledge of multiple cross-functional platforms (ladder logic form; statement logic-flow diagrams, etc.); robotic PLC experience
- Project management skills, including finance and budget knowledge
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities and demands
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Requires US Citizenship
Our Benefits include competitive wages, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacations and periodic company-paid training.