RO Automation Engineer

Automation System Debug - Hardware, Electrical, PLC, Robot, Vision

Assist maintenance team to identify root cause of reoccurring issues

Upgrade to systems to enable processing of new part models, data tracking, performance improvements, machine uptime etc

Update and add PLC code (Siemens) to support new models and price changes

Update machine vision programs (Cognex) to support new models and process changes

Update and create new robot programs (Mitsubishi) as needed to support new models and process changes

Develop a project plan to work diligently toward finding the best solution for complex recycling challenges

Design and build prototype to explore feasibility of proposed solutions and inform the design of scalable systems

Recommend best path forward to move from lab-scale prototype to scalable and deployable access

Planned downtime is not to exceed 5% per shift

Must be a self starter and independent worker with innovation

Able to handle ambiguity and make decisions with certain or limited data

Knowledge of MS Excel and Excel VBA along with familiarity with atleast one programing language (Python, Java, C++, Swift or similar)

Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships in a worldwide environment with the ability to distill complex ideas into concise business focused messages

Ability to present findings by confidence, backed up with data, research and prototyping skills

Insatiable curiosity with a proven ability to propose creative solutions to problems

Knowledge of optics principles & Machine vision as they related to CCD cameras, 2D and 1D lasers, and their use for positioning and identification

Working knowledge of robotics (6-axis and/ or Scara) pneumatics, servo motors, motion controllers, PLC and PC based control systems

Basic experience with CAD, Design of experimental fundamentals and basic understanding of robotics and automation

Familiarity with process design for Manufacturing and Mechanical Drawings

Experience designing, building & troubleshooting functional prototypes of mechatronic systems incorporating compute, sensing and actuation