Sr. Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description:

• Design, and integrate control systems to meet system specifications for performance, cost and reliability. Perform engineering analysis, system architectures and hands-on evaluation to prove designs meet product objectives. Lead the powering up and debugging of electro-mechanical systems. Perform and manage design reviews for embedded systems.

• Interpret and develop high-level system specifications that fully define the embedded control systems for packaging machinery. This includes the use of state charts, system block diagrams and functional specifications to fully define the system. Perform research and study of the latest technologies for proper application and implementation into packaging machines to keep equipment on the leading edge.

• Work closely with a team of engineers and model makers to provide technical leadership and create & monitor project plans to maximize start-up success and customer satisfaction.

• Provide control system design expertise to cross-functional project teams and provide technical support to other engineering groups, other departments, vendors, and customers and coordinate the work of supporting engineering team members in accordance with project objectives.

• Develop and direct test programs to demonstrate product concept feasibility and capability and to verify operation under environmental conditions.

• Prepare, check and review design documentation for accuracy to uncover any errors and verify that the design as documented meets performance objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

• 5+ years machinery control systems design experience

• Independent problem solving and design solution selection. Selection of technology bases for product development to establish performance, reliability, and cost of products.

• Ability to provide consultation on multiple engineering projects. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected and relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Ability to execute complex projects and drive collaboration and results.

• Experience in programing control systems (PLC, Embedded, etc. -Beckhoff hardware a plus)

• Proficient in applying motion control techniques for a variety of systems

• Proficiency with sensors, solenoids, motors, motion controls, etc.

• Working awareness of UL, CE and European power requirements

• Collaborative – solicits opinions of others to develop best solution.

• Team player. Positive Approach.

• Takes initiative. Dependable.

• Effective communications: 1 on 1, group and written.

Desired Qualifications:

• Analog front end experience which includes low level measurement and signal conditioning

• Experience CPLD’s/FPG’s

• Experienced with controls development over the full life cycle process including:

• Embedded systems

• Digital and analog hardware design with schematic capture

• Freescale or equivalent, and smart HMI’s

• Ability to interpret need and produce effective hardware/software specifications and diagrams

• Proven troubleshooting skills with control systems

• Hardware debugging tools: Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer and DVM