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Automation Controls Engineer
$109,000 - 149,000
The Select Group
Thornton Avenue 7415, Newark
$109,000 - 149,000
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors degree with over 8 years of relevant experience
- Proficient in programming with Rockwell RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000
- Expertise in high-speed automated manufacturing systems
- Strong knowledge of motion control systems involving servo motors, robotics, and pneumatics
- Practical experience with Cognex Designer Vision Systems
- Background in HMI development with PanelView and/or Ignition
- Electrical troubleshooting skills in a production setting
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments, particularly in medical devices
- Project management experience is a plus
- Ignition Gold Certification is advantageous
- Familiarity with machine learning applications in manufacturing is beneficial
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain modular PLC programs utilizing Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block
- Create scalable PLC code systems for high-speed automation environments
- Develop and enhance motion control logic for servo motors, robotics, and pneumatic actuators
- Configure EtherNet/IP communications and manage I/O mapping
- Implement safety interlocks and machine protection measures
- Conduct real-time troubleshooting of production equipment
- Carry out root cause analyses for equipment downtime
- Assist in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and validation tasks
- Review and guide junior engineers on PLC coding best practices
- Design and set up operator interfaces using PanelView and Ignition-based HMIs
- Create user-friendly workflows for machine operations, recipe management, and alarm handling
- Develop prioritized alarm management systems
- Integrate HMI interfaces with PLC tag databases
- Construct real-time dashboards reflecting production data, yield metrics, and equipment status
- Implement role-based access controls in compliance with GMP standards
- Troubleshoot HMI to PLC communication challenges
- Develop and implement inspection programs using Cognex Designer
- Configure various inspection tools including pattern matching and OCR/OCV
- Incorporate vision inspection outputs into PLC logic
- Calibrate and optimize camera and lighting systems for improved inspection accuracy
- Validate vision systems to ensure compliance in regulated manufacturing
- Integrate PLC data into Ignition SCADA systems and support MES connectivity
- Enhance validation protocols for software and equipment upgrades
- Identify opportunities to optimize equipment yield and operational efficiency
- Assess and adopt new automation technologies
- Apply machine learning methods to improve manufacturing performance where applicable
Description
We are seeking a Staff Automation Controls Engineer to join our team at TSG, focusing on high-speed automated medical device manufacturing systems. In this role, you will engage in the architecture, development, and optimization of PLC-based automation systems while collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and external vendors to boost yield and efficiency. Our company values continuous improvement and offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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