Manager Robotics Engineer Localization Jobs in Rochester, NY

Description

Location: On-site - Victor, NY. Design it. Build it. See it run.

Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.  

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000

JOB SUMMARY

Our Controls Engineering Department is growing and we're looking for engineers who have experience in custom automation - no to projects are quite alike! The Automation Controls Software Engineer III is responsible for providing controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment.

At PMD, our engineers don't just design automation systems from a desk. They work alongside the teams building, integrating and commissioning the machines - from concept through completion. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
• Occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers.
• Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
• Peer Review of other engineers' work for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, and PMD cost estimate.
• Use provided standard code and device drivers, or use end-customer provided code and/or formats to create custom control & HMI programs.
• Create custom device driver code.
• Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality; and suggest concepts & componentry to meet functional & safety requirements.
• Using control schematics, enter I/O into controller programs.
• Using timing chart provided by Mechanical Engineering, program intended sequences into controller programs.
• Download completed programs.
• Commission control hardware.
• Debug control hardware for out-of-box failures, intended design, and correct wiring/plumbing.
• Debug control software, including all intended sequences, modes of operation, special functions, fault detection, fault recovery, tooling return, and interface.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Test at PMD.
• Participate in Site Acceptance Test at end-customer's facility.

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Observe safety procedures.
• Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE (10+ years) with 3 or more of the following:

• PLC Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)
• HMI Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron)
• Robot Programming (Fanuc, ABB, Epson, Staubli, and/or Kuka)
• Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox, and/or Teledyne Dalsa)
• Industrial Protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, and/or IOLink)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Ability to work in decimal, octal hexadecimal, and binary numbering systems.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to take direction
• Creative/Innovative
• Time management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment is primarily performed indoors; partially around moving mechanical parts at a moderate noise level.
• Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.