Automation and Controls Engineer

3 weeks ago


Kent, United States Shape Corp Full time

At Flow International Corp (Flow), a SHAPE company, we're devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success.The Flow difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, Flow team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers' visions into reality.What it's Like to Work Here.We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced, and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.What We Offer.In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurances, education reimbursement and more.Job Description:As our Automation and Controls Engineer reporting to the Director of System Software & Controls, you are responsible for design, implementation, and support of our controls systems from initial customer requirements gathering to the released products' sustaining engineering support.The Automation and Controls Engineer serves three primary roles:Serve as a member of the engineering team to evaluate, develop and release technical solutions to meet business needsLead by example - drive product development and/or research based projects directly, andProvide guidance and aid in mentorship to the electrical/controls engineering team.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for all aspects of industrial control subsystems for SHAPE products including the large installed base of legacy systems/pumps and new products in developmentCollaborate with stakeholders and program management to define strategic direction and prioritize controls design enhancements and featuresReview high level strategic requirements and collaborate with product managers, business development team members, and members of quality organization to define tasks, acceptance criteria, electrical designs, and controls enhancementsLeads by example; owns controls based product development projects and manages through New Product Development processesCoordinates system validation testing in conjunction with software development team leadersPrepare controls design and architecture approach for custom engineered business proposal effortsWork with Designers to generate electrical drawing packages (schematic + assembly) Solidworks ElectricalECAD design softwareKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated track record of selecting and developing optimized controls hardware/software to realize product direction provided by the Product Manager.Critical thinking problem solver capable of leading by exampleAbility to lead projectsStrong understanding of how engineering efforts impact the overall business; grasps assignment of engineering projects based on business needsAccustomed to and comfortable with describing and defending concepts, component selection and application architectures taking into account areas such as required sustaining effort, customer benefits, and predicted future needs.Work experience where concepts/features were individually conceived, proven, documented, deployed and supported.Practical design and implementation experience in any combination of the following with an emphasis on motion control:Motion control design and configuration, including servo motor/drive selection and tuningIndustrial control system designSchematic designComponent selectionPanel layoutPLC ProgrammingDeltaTau PMAC or Power PMACOmron Sysmac StudioSiemens TIA PortalIEC 61131-3c, c++ programming experienceModern digital control and real-time network protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet IP, Ethernet Powerlink, Sercos III etc.)Experience with standard software design processes and version control toolsAzure DevOps (preferred)(GIT, SubversionHigh level of analytical ability and application of problem solving tool set to complex engineering requirementsDemonstrated ability to work on live machines for development, testing and validation of control system softwareStrong oral and written communication skillsProduct compliance knowledge:National Electric Code (including NFPA 79)European CE directives and standards for industrial machinerySupervisory Responsibility:NoEducation/Experience and/or Training:BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 5 years relevant stand-alone industrial machine controls design work experience; MS level degree or 7 years relevant industrial control design experience preferred.Minimum 5 years' experience in any of the following - industrial controls design and implementation, CNC motion controls design, robotics motion controls design, automation control system design.Travel:Approximately 15% travel will be required for customer visits, trade shows and worldwide factory meetings.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)



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