Controls Engineer - York, PA

Job Description

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation built on decades of experience With a dynamic workplace ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements ensuring sustainable global growth The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees Do you have what it takes to spur game changing innovation generate creative solutions and add world class value to our customers Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America ENGEL Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Controls Engineer ENGEL provides excellent benefits including health dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price 401k with match over 3 weeks PTO employer paid life insurance long and short term disability and an employee centric environment POSITION INFORMATION Job Summary Responsible for programming of new robots and automation equipment Modification of existing Software for industrial robots and custom automation equipment Troubleshoot and debug of existing products Essential Duties and Responsibilities Electrical Design Working together with project team to develop automation system according to customer specificationEnsure hardware is incorporated into mechanical design and collaborate with project team if requiredAdapt schematics to fulfill Software requirementResearch and implement new technologies to advance ENGEL automation systemsGenerate specification for vendors according to project requirementCreates and modifies electrical schematics using CAD programs such as Promis E Plan or AutoCADEnsure system meets safety standard of installation location US and international regulationsEstablish documentation of automation and robotic systemDevelop cable management layout to be implemented in mechanical designCreate final documentation packages for customer and technicians Software design Generate Base Software based on electrical schematicsCreation and Modification of Software for Industrial Robots articulated and linearand peripheral equipment eg Laser system Vision system degating labelling etc Design HMI and visualization for production cellsProgramming of communication protocols eg Ethercat Ethernet IO Link OPC UA Profibus Device Net etcTroubleshooting of Software at production facility and customer siteSupport cross functional team for new and existing automation projectsWriting operator instruction manuals and other documentation for custom software Research and Development Developing new featuresmodules for non ENGEL standard equipmentImpelementing new standards Interfaces Protocolsetc Provides technical support Provides technical support to project engineering and assembly manufacturing department as well as technical assistance to service technicians and customersPerforms other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by a supervisor QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS EducationalTraining Requirement Bachelors degree in software engineering is required or equivalent industry experienceExperience Minimum of 3 5 years related experience preferred in Robotic andor AutomationKnowledge Skills and Abilities Full understanding of electrical schematics and other technical drawings preferred pneumatic and mechanical drawingsCapable of ladder logic function block and structure text programmingPreferred Siemens S7 Beckoff Allen Bradley Studio 5000 KUKA robotics FANUC robotics Proficient in Microsoft programs various software editors Engel specific programs C Java machine simulations software and hardware and SAPGood communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally eg other departments Senior Management and externally to ENGEL Machinery eg government representatives customers suppliers industry associations OTHER REQUIREMENTS Travel Requirements Travel requirements are between 5 15Travel period up to 2 weeksTravel to other countries is requiredValid passport is requiredPhysical Requirements This role requires sitting operating a computer and keyboarding for more than two hours at a time on a continuous basis Also requires hearing and listening for one to two hours at a time on a regular basis when working with technical support Americans with Disabilities Act ADA Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position WHY ENGEL The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades This is because as a family run company we rely on long standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing We see ourselves as a driving innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility innovation and self responsibility of all of its employees and business units This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards ENGEL offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees including health dental LTD and life insurance 401k with match contribution to HSA Dependent and Health FSA vacation pay and holiday pay We are looking forward to receiving your application and resume and going over the position with you ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws ABOUT THIS COMPANY ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines Today the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers and automation In 20162017 ENGELs turnover totaled approximately 136 billion euros worldwide with 5900 employees across nine production plants in Europe North America and Asia China and Korea and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading edge production systems