Automation Control Engineer

Job Description

DMG MORI USA, Inc.

Job Title

Automation Controls Engineer

Reporting Manager

Automation Manager

Location

3601 Faraday Avenue, Davis, CA 95618

Classification

Exempt

Travel

30%

Join DMG MORI Systems Automation, a subsidiary of DMG MORI, the world leading CNC machine tool and automation technology provider. We focus on providing customers with cutting-edge machine tending automation solutions including robotics, gantry, pallet pool, and various flexible manufacturing systems for the North American market.

We are looking for a candidate who is open-minded, eager to learn, willing to take on various challenges and comfortable working in a dynamic and diverse team environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Machine tending automation system cell controller design

CNC machine tool, robot, washer, gage/CMM, marker, etc automation equipment interfacing

Electrical wiring, troubleshooting and various automation peripherals setup

Program PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley preferred), robot (Fanuc) and vision (iRvision or Cognex)

Perform automation cell runoff at factory and customer site

Prepare detailed design specifications and documentation

Customer training and technical support

Other duties assigned as necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor or equivalent degree in EE/ME/CS Engineering

Familiar with manufacturing automation/industrial robotic system

Strong electrical design, wiring and troubleshooting capabilities

Proficient in PLC/HMI/Robot/Vision programming

Proficient in mechanical assembly and electrical troubleshooting

Familiar with major industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)

Familiar with safety circuit and safety relay/controller configuration

Ability to learn various new automation technology

Strong communication skills including reading & writing technical documents

Work Environment:

General office environment will be experienced. Occasionally the position will be spent in various manufacturing environments.

Opportunities:

We offer intensive training whenever necessary, those includes CNC machine tool operation, Fanuc/Mitsubishi/Siemens CNC programming, Fanuc robot handling tool operation and programming, advanced TPP programming, iRvision / Cognex / Keyence vision programming, various safety controller (Banner/Pilz) configuration, Fieldbus (EtherNet/IP, Profibus) setup, Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI programming, Wonderware Indusoft HMI development, etc.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA, no H-1B visa sponsorship is provided.

Full-time