Manufacturing Automation Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago

New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Manufacturing Automation Systems Engineer position is an experienced and motivated automation and control specialist who works in high-performance manufacturing systems to design, develop and maintain advanced software solutions for smart manufacturing systems, supporting the manufacturing programming and computational systems, database management and visualization of operational data.
The successful candidate is knowledgeable in advocating for operational technology systems integration to support digital systems technology demonstrations and brings manufacturing experience and expertise designing, coding, testing, implementing, integrating with IT systems, for manufacturing-specific high-performance platforms and software. This role requires proficiency in common industrial programming languages and demonstrated experience in implementing common industry communication protocols and software systems for graphical interfaces, including MES, SCADA, PLC programming, and database management.
This position will guide and participate in the design of state-of-the-art infrastructure for digital automation development, smart manufacturing technology and equipment and software systems associated with the Digital Foundry's Digital Learning and Demonstration Lab. You will assist in the definition of industry applications and solutions across the ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards, execute and manage system design consistent with standard IT principles and methodologies. This role will apply their knowledge and skills to both the teaching of concepts and the development of prototype demonstrations in the areas of integrated systems for smart manufacturing operations, demonstrating interoperable systems such as dynamic modeling, intelligent automation, networked equipment and sensors, leveraging data from the plant-floor through the development and use of cloud-based and server-based platforms and databases.
Primary responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the Digital Foundry team, corporate technology partners and manufacturing companies to define, develop, and demonstrate the integration of automation and control systems including industrial PC's, process computing networks, and data storage systems.
- 30%

• Working closely with the Digital Foundry Senior Manager Projects & Technology and Engineering staff on the development and execution of digital manufacturing technologies and solutions for local manufacturers by providing automation and control systems design support and guidance. Developing and demonstrating innovative software-based solutions enabling the utilization of Industry 4.0 technologies such as advanced sensing and controls, product and process modeling, digital twins/digital thread, data capture and analytics, and AI/machine learning, to demonstrate improved processes and productivity in manufacturing.
- 30%

• Proposing and implementing new features, improvements, and updates to enhance functionality and usability of key manufacturing operations management tools, databases, and integration of smart manufacturing connected systems.
- 20%

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for software tools, including user guides, technical specifications, and all university approvals and maintenance requirements.
- 10%

• Serving as an instructor and subject matter expert in area of expertise for workforce and student training, demonstrations, and events at the Digital Foundry.
- 10%

This position requires:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, software engineering or equivalent
  • 3+ years industrial manufacturing experience in digital / smart technology and integrated IT/OT systems.
This is a term position that is funded for 1 year, with excellent possibility of renewal.

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$76,700.00 - $115,100.00

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