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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Direct StartGreen Bay, WI, US
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Job Description

Position : Automation Engineer

Position Summary : The Automation Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the successful execution of capital equipment projects, overseeing everything from design and development to field installation and commissioning. This position involves collaborating with a team to create innovative, customer-centric solutions for web handling and film converting machinery.

Essential Functions :

  • Design, develop, and implement control systems using Rockwell and / or Beckhoff PLCs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of automated systems.
  • Create electrical diagrams and schematics using Solidworks Electrical and AutoCAD software.
  • Configure and program Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software, including PanelView and / or Optix, to provide user-friendly control and monitoring for operators.
  • Develop and implement robotics controls for Fanuc and Yamaha robots, optimizing their integration within product handling, packing, and palletizing systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and improve automation solutions for product handling, case packing, cartoning, palletizing, and inspection systems.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize control systems to ensure minimal downtime and maximum system efficiency.
  • Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams to resolve control system-related issues.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies :

  • Proficiency in Rockwell and / or Beckhoff control systems, including programming and troubleshooting.
  • Strong experience with Solidworks Electrical and / or AutoCAD for creating electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Expertise in HMI software, specifically PanelView and / or Optix.
  • Hands-on experience with robotics control, particularly with Fanuc and Yamaha systems.
  • Knowledge of product handling, case packing, cartoning, palletizing, and inspection systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and customers.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel for site installations, commissioning, and customer support as needed.

    • Status : Full-time, exempt.

    Travel : Up to 25%

    Education and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years experience with Automation.
  • Proven track record of innovation or market focused problem solving.
  • Experience with robotics integration, product handling, casepacking, palletizing, etc. highly desired.
  • Prior experience with custom machine building preferred.
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