Automation System Controls Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

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 Job Duties

• Provide engineering expertise in the design and development of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. Develop, conceive, and evaluate electro-mechanical based systems including software controls, specifications and performance analysis for AGV lift trucks:


• System Development Planning – Propose system definitions or specifications to meet a given set of guidelines. Propose plans for system development, testing and review. Work with engineering product teams to refine requirements.


• System Development and Evaluation – Develop system concepts into a functional prototype. Develop AGV system programs on and off vehicle and generate functional software. Perform analysis of system to ensure that performance goals are met and that integrity of design is maintained and conforms to Company and industry standards. Participate in risk assessments and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs). Design specific testing as required to evaluate system design integrity and performance and review and evaluate test results. Properly document the system design, the design process, and the results of design evaluation, and communicate this information for critical review and decision making. Assess and document development progress with respect to plans and communicate this information to others for critical review.


• Other Tasks – Identify and communicate needs for specific analytical design and analysis tools. Support evaluating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and sensors (e.g., cameras, lidar, ultrasonics, etc.) for integration in future products. Support other functional groups such as Automation and Emerging Technologies, purchasing, legal, service, manufacturing, and product engineering when warranted.
  Work mostly onsite.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Industrial Controls field


• 0-2 years of experience developing electro-mechanical and/or AGV systems (Salary will be commensurate with experience)


• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays (0-5%)


• Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience developing electro-mechanical systems


• Experience developing or integrating AMR/AGV systems


• Experience developing with PLC standard IEC 61131-3 languages


• Experience working with industrial automated equipment and software


• Knowledge of software architecture, state diagrams, and Unified Modeling Language


• Experience with task management and version control software, with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and Git desired