Automation Controls Engineer – Contract PositionNo recruiters please.
Arsenal Products is a rapidly growing robotic systems integrator in Austin, TX that helps manufacturers reduce production costs with industrial and collaborative robots. Arsenal provides complete turnkey automation systems and robotic adhesive dispensing systems.
Arsenal is looking for a contract AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER that is a highly motivated, results oriented, and customer focused individual with a high commitment level.
To be considered, a candidate must have proven experience in control systems and programming of PLCs, robotics, and industrial automation. The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience managing and participating in aspects of machine development including system programming, start-up, testing, and installation.
REFERENCES WILL BE REQUIRED.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Setup, configure, and troubleshoot motion control hardware which may include robots, servo drives, VFDs, etc.
Program and troubleshoot controls including PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, etc. using ladder logic and structured text
Setup hardware and networking for data storage and/or transfer to other PCs or networks
Install and field wire various hardware, sensors, and devices
Contribute to technical documentation packages including updating electrical schematics
Develop technical/application notes where applicable, detailing start-up procedures of new machines
Participate in design reviews both internally and with customer
REQUIRED SKILLS (demonstrated through work history, project examples, and references):
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other related engineering field
5 years of experience programming multiple types/brands of PLCs for automated equipment
Experience with PLC, VFD, HMI, Servo, Motion Control, Robot, Control Networks, and other industrial automation applications
Familiar or able to quickly adapt to a variety of communication protocols including ethernet/IP, MODBUS, EtherCat, etc.
Able to read and develop electrical diagrams/schematics
Ability to effectively communicate with team members transfer information related to technical issues, budget, schedule, etc.
Comfortable working alone or in a team environment
Ability to discuss customer application requirements on phone or in person.
Professional, patient, positive, confident communication style and attitude
Organization skills, i.e. for documents, demos, work area and time management
Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites (mostly within the Central, TX area)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT COULD BE HELPFUL:
Experience working with and developing complex vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
Proficient with AutoCAD and experience working with electrical drawings and creating new drawings from scratch
Proficient with Solidworks
Familiar with programming of industrial robots including ABB, Epson, Fanuc, Motoman, etc.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen