Job Title: Virtual Commissioning Engineer
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:
Mainly focused on Virtual Commissioning validation, consisting of setting up the Digital Twin to facilitate debugging the PLC and GUI software.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for controls system software (PLC/HMI/GUI) design and implementation.
- Work with other controls engineers and /or supervise/train associate engineers working on projects.
- Work as part of an execution team and assume complete responsibility of the virtual commissioning model development of paint and sealer cells
- Import of 3D Models
- Kinematics applied to 3D Models
- PLC, GUI Interfacing and Emulation
- Program and debug PLC programs.
- Write Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support integration on FAC floor.
- Support field installation, startup, and debugging of systems.
- Provide support for current systems.
- Travel to customer facilities for onsite debug.
- Hold internal and external training sessions/sales demos as needed.
- Reliable, consistent attendance required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Familiarity with various networking protocols
- PLC set-up and programming skills. Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or Mitsubishi PLC experience is a plus.
- Experience with virtual commissioning software (Process Simulate, Emulate3D) preferred.
- High technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and pneumatic devices.
- Written and oral communication skills, software specifications, project status and technical information.
- Strong Interpersonal and leadership skills with emphasis on customer satisfaction.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum one year of PLC and/or PC software programming experience.
- Experience with systems engineering, design, assembly, preferably related to robotic automation systems.
- Virtual Commissioning/Digital Twin experience.
ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULING
- Scheduling can be 7 days per week on occasion.
- Willing to work overtime when required to meet special deadlines in response to customer requirements.
- Working in noisy and industrial/automotive environments at times.
- The ability to travel overnight for systems installations, including overseas assignments.