Creates, designs, tests and oversees the development of new automation systems and troubleshoots and maintains existing automation systems.
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Responsible for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project.
- Responsible for small projects to medium projects within functional discipline.
- Contributes to their team or department by applying their knowledge of one or more functional areas.
- Fully developed professional able to work without direct guidance or direction from others.
- Works closely with leaders and operators to support continuous improvement.
- Communicates professionally with leadership, teammates and operations personnel using appropriate technical language and descriptions.
- Has in depth knowledge of the discipline and role.
- Works and communicates well with other members of the engineering team and with members of the production team as well as external vendors.
- Accepts and incorporates customer feedback and specifications into designs and projects.
- Troubleshoots and resolves intermediate issues with existing systems within the company.
- Works with operators, technicians and vendors as required to resolve troubleshooting issues.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, datasheets and computer-generated reports.
- Implements operating procedures, resolves system malfunctions, and provides technical information.
- Provides training and ongoing support on manufacturing systems.
- Is able to prioritize work to adapt to current company needs.
- Creates schematics, blueprints, and work instructions for small to large projects.
- Sources components and prepares specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
- Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
- Electrical/controls focused automation engineer:
- Intermediate experience with programming new and troubleshooting existing elements of the following: PLCs, industrial computers, HMIs, drives, robots, etc.
- Integrates components of controls systems.
- Designs and works with low-power elements of controls systems.
- Designs and works with high-power elements of controls systems.
- Use standard electrician’s tools to build new and troubleshoot existing controls systems.
- Specific equipment & software – Experience with brands listed is preferred, but the candidate is expected to have familiarity with comparable solutions to those listed: Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation) PLCs, motion controls, HMIs. Safety systems and sensors. ABB & Fanuc robots. SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical. Ignition HMI software and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk View Studio ME & SE. Industrial vision systems – any brand.
- Mechanical focused automation engineer:
- Integrate mechanical elements of a system.
- Design and manufacture mechanical elements of a cell.
- Use standard mechanic’s tools to build new and troubleshoot/repair existing systems.
- Specific equipment & software: CNC mills and lathes, welding, basic fabrication, 3D printers. Familiarity with sheet metal and weldment design. SolidWorks, CAM software (any).
Scope
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
- Continuously seeks to expand their knowledge.
- Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement.
- BA/BS degree w/6-9+ years’ experience or MA/MS degree w/3-6+ years’ experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/8-12+ years’ experience.
The Whelen Engineering Company is an American corporation that designs and manufactures audio and visual warning equipment for automotive, aviation, and mass notification industries worldwide.
