Virtual Robotics Engineer Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

This role will work onsite 5 days/week based in Earth City, MO.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products with focus on new product development

• Design, develop, and maintain digital twins in alignment with the project team

• Lead team members through the planning, development, and deployment of complex architectures with a high level of integrated automation

• Generate project execution artifacts of small to large scale deployments (i.e. cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, risks, forecasts, status, etc.)

• Lead requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, and verification reviews

• Analyze complex problems, identify their true root causes, and translate them into clear, implementable algorithms or methods that improve system performance.

• Lead team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions

• Design, integrate and test industrial PLCs, control systems, electro-mechanical & robotic systems

• Work with software developers to generate system logic and controls (SW development experience will be a significant advantage)

• Develop and maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements, engineering drawings, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes, etc.)

• Maintain repositories and revision control of system logic, keeping symmetry between simulation and real-world.

• Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery

• Perform engineering analysis/calculations where applicable

• Enter new/update existing data in MRP/ERP system

• Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service Organizations throughout a product's lifecycle

• Review and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

• Interpret and translate system requirements into actionable technical direction

• Mentor less experienced electrical engineers and designers

• Manage individual tasking while leading other electrical/robotic engineers through project execution with minimal oversight

• Some travel required (up to 25% during critical on-site activities)

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related field from an accredited university

• 8+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical or systems engineering required

• Must have integration and testing experience with robotics or automation

• Must have experience with requirements development and validation

• Experience in the utilization of vision systems and robotics

• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages

• Proficiency in robotic programming languages, coordinates, and software tools

• Strong understanding of automation systems and PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) with strong preference for Siemens tools (Proneta, and TIA-Portal) and industrial networks (ProfiNet, ProfiSafe)

• Expertise in Virtual Twin technology and its applications in robotics

• Proficiency with motor controllers, VFDs, servos, and sensors

• Ability to rapidly diagnose and troubleshoot automated systems

• Understanding of power distribution, circuit breakers, and terminal blocks

• Understanding of strength of materials, statics, and dynamics

• Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems

• Understanding of electrical symbols with experience in circuit analysis

• Ability to understand, implement, and diagnose information on a mechanical component/assembly drawing

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team

• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and deadlines

• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills

• Strong communication skills to interact frequently with stakeholders

• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in FANUC programming languages and software tools strongly preferred

• Prior experience with Visual Components

• Prior experience programming with python and C#

Additional Requirements:

• 25% travel required

• This role will be based in the Earth City, MO location.

• This is primarily an in-office/on-machine position that requires regular interaction with the equipment stakeholders.This is NOT a hybrid/remote position, however, occasional hybrid work is acceptable based on project activities.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

• myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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