Flying by Foy, a supplier of performer flying systems for the entertainment industry, is seeking a Las Vegas based automation engineer. As a member of a small creative team, the automation engineer will be commissioning and repairing electronic programable motion control systems installed across the globe. Work location will be split between Las Vegas headquarters and customer installation sites. Position requires extended travel periods (domestic and international) as well as short notice emergency service trips. Work is often independent, and the candidate must have strong client relationship skills.
Responsibilities
- Shop wiring, programming, and commissioning of control systems
- Onsite installation and commissioning of control systems
- Onsite repair and maintenance of control systems
- Member of 24/7 customer support network capable of providing prompt customer service via email, text and phone
- Be available for emergency, international travel to solve time critical equipment issues
- Be available for long term travel to install and commission systems
- Prepare installation, commissioning, and maintenance documentation for installations.
- Train end-users on system usage
- Continuing research of emerging control systems and technique
Requirements
- Mechatronic or robotics background
- Beckhoff TwinCAT configuration and setup experience
- Able to read electrical and mechanical schematics
- PLC (IEC 61131) programming
- Experience with synchronous and asynchronous AC motor tuning
- Strong aptitude for electrical/mechanical fault finding and problem solving
- Knowledge of functional safety requirements for industrial control systems
- Knowledge of ethernet based network installation and diagnostics
- Windows OS setup and troubleshooting
- Bachelors degree from accredited university or 4 years related work experience.
http://flybyfoy.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
