The Controls/Robotics Engineer is responsible for the programming, installation, debug, and commissioning of robotic and PLC software equipment related to Company projects.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Programming, troubleshooting, and preparation of robots to customer specifications. 
• Develop and implement software designs from functional specifications utilizing Siemens S7 and other software packages.  Executes software product design, feasibility studies, preparation of specifications and technical documentation.
• Perform robot debug and commission activities on shop floor and customer site.
• Perform PLC debug and commission activities on shop floor and customer site. 
• Carries out engineering solutions and designs in compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements and project specifications.
• Prepare software documentation for customer approval, and final documentation.
• Addresses potential problems and carries out appropriate actions individually or proposes solutions to the project engineer depending on the severity of the problem.
• Comply with and enforce all company and customer safety policies. 
• Regular attendance at the assigned job site(s).

 
Education and/or Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Working experience programming ABB Robots is required. 
• Working experience utilizing Siemens Step 7 is required. 

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success programming and debugging Fanuc, KUKA, or other robot programs
• Experience with AB Control Logix and Schneider (telemechanique) preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and hardware schematics.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from customers and suppliers.
• Ability to travel up to 50%