Job Information
Progressive Machine & Design LLC Automation Controls Applications Engineer I in Victor, New York
Automation Controls Applications Engineer I
Location Victor, NY
Number of Openings 1
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Open Date 9/9/2024
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Shift Days
Description
Pay Range: $80,000 - $110,000/yr
The Automation Controls Application Engineer I reviews customer specifications to develop cost-effective solutions specifies hardware and setups for vision applications and determines appropriate PLC models. Responsibilities include maintaining the costing library, adhering to global safety standards, and ensuring all equipment meets company and customer specifications. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with other departments to ensure accuracy and alignment with PMD's capabilities and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review customer specifications to develop solutions using available hardware and costing.
Specify hardware and setup solutions for vision applications.
Determine the appropriate PLC models and manufacturers.
Identify electrical hardware to meet project requirements.
Choose pneumatic and hydraulic systems based on customer or PMD specifications.
Maintain the costing library for electrical hardware used in the automation industry.
Review customer specifications to develop solutions using available hardware and costing.
Specify hardware and setup solutions for vision applications.
Identify electrical hardware to meet project requirements.
Adhere to global safety standards.
Ensure robots meet PMD and customer specifications.
Adhere to the quoting process defined by the applications department.
Provide information on electrical standards to other engineers in the applications department.
Review vendor quotes and PMD quotations for accuracy.
Present PMD's machine control solutions to prospective customers.
Review machine concepts to ensure they meet safety requirements.
Collaborate with the PMD shop and controls engineering department to ensure quotes align with PMD's capabilities and standard practices.
Observe safety procedures.
Review vendor quotes and PMD quotations for accuracy.
Present PMD's machine control solutions to prospective customers.
Observe safety procedures.
OTHER DUTIES
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Any other task assigned by management within the scope of the position, federal and state regulations
Position Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechatronics engineering or related engineering field.
Three years or more of automation machine design.
Solid working knowledge of assembly and test automation industries.
Three years or more working with automation equipment (PLC, Robot, Servo, and machine vision programming).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
One-year experience with AutoCAD or DraftSight
Knowledge of worldwide electrical and safety standards.
Familiar with leak testing, machine building, mechanical aptitude, and generating costs of automation equipment a plus.
Writing code in, I.E., C#, C++, Python, Dot Net, and VBA is a plus.
Database interface and hardware selection knowledge.
Experience in costing automation equipment, leak testing, and custom machine building knowledge.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical documents.
Ability to write technical reports.
Ability to present concepts and pricing information clearly and concisely suitable for technical audiences.
Organized
Detail oriented
Has an mechanical aptitude as well
Ability to work independently and to collaborate on a team
Creative/Innovative
Time management skills
Ability to take direction
EOE Statement Our company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy prohibits discrimination against all legally protected classes including, but not limited to: race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, domestic victim status, or any other status protected by law.
Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Pay Range
This position is currently accepting applications.