Automation and Controls Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)

• ◆Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams
• ◆Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications
• ◆Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
• ◆Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
• ◆Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
• ◆Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them

• ✓Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
• ✓1+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation or i nvolvement with a project team designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products

• ✓Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety

to keep a factory safe

• ✓Experience with electromechanical systems
• ✓Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systems
• ✓Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays
• ✓Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes
• ✓Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
• ✓Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication
• ✓Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind
• ✓Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards
• ✓PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming
• ✓Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC’s
• ✓HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control
• ✓Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP
• ✓Robotics programming, preferably ABB
• ✓Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation

• ✓Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

ITAR

• ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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