Windom Fabrication Automation Engineer (Onsite) - The Toro Company

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Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in.

With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

We are seeking a hands-on Automation & Robotics Engineer responsible for the design, installation, integration, programming, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, and computer-controlled machinery.

This position will play a key role in maintaining plant automation systems, improving equipment reliability, supporting production, and ensuring automated equipment operates safely and efficiently.

What Will You Do?

• •Install, set up, program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment and robotic systems.
• •Program and troubleshoot complete robotic systems, including ABB and FANUC robots.
• •Work with robot programming platforms including ABB RAPID and FANUC KAREL.
• •Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, motor drives, digital electronics, and solid-state devices.
• •Utilize Rockwell Software applications for automation and controls programming and troubleshooting.
• •Support and maintain vision systems, automation controllers, sensors, and peripheral equipment.
• •Assist with the design, layout, installation, integration, and relocation of automated equipment and machinery.
• •Diagnose equipment and controls issues to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• •Understand the function and operation of automated equipment throughout the assigned area.

• •Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics for troubleshooting, repair, and equipment modifications.
• •Read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings as they relate to electromechanical machine controls.
• •Troubleshoot basic and digital electronic systems, PLCs, motor drives, controls, and other industrial automation components.
• •Support mechanical repair, fluid power, and pneumatic systems as needed.
• •Apply knowledge of electronic theory, Boolean logic, arithmetic circuits, and industrial controls when troubleshooting equipment.

• •Configure and troubleshoot industrial machine networks, including Ethernet and DeviceNet.
• •Install machine software and maintain regular backups of critical programs, equipment data, and setup information.
• •Maintain accurate records of programming changes, equipment repairs, and system modifications.

• •Develop, implement, and maintain a preventive maintenance program for automation equipment.
• •Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on robots, controls, vision systems, and other automated equipment.
• •Maintain automation repair records, program files, equipment logbooks, and technical documentation.
• •Manage spare parts, automation supplies, consumables, specialized tools, and electronic equipment inventories.
• •Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring downtime.

• •Coordinate programming, electronic maintenance, equipment installations, and repairs with production schedules and plant personnel.
• •Assist with new equipment installations and the relocation or modification of existing automation systems.
• •Partner with production and maintenance teams to safely return equipment to service following failures or modifications.
• •Write basic technical reports, processes, procedures, and equipment documentation.

• •Ensure automated equipment complies with applicable plant safety

• •Plan, prepare, and manage the annual operating budget for automation-related activities within the department.
• •Maintain appropriate inventories of automation equipment, spare parts, tools, and supplies.
• •Assist in planning future automation installations and equipment upgrades.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following