About the Company: At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities.

Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.

Position Summary

The R&D Machine Controls Engineer is responsible for designing and developing machine controls for new and innovative automated material handling equipment and systems. This includes development of concepts, algorithms and drawings for material handling machine. The Machine Controls Engineer will work as part of a development team including mechanical and electrical engineers, to design and develop complete mechatronic prototypes and systems. As such, they will possess knowledge and provide direction on the overall control system architecture, network design, electrical design and power distribution. The Machine Controls will be directly responsible for writing the machine control code (PLC, IPC) and developing electrical drawings. The Machine Controls Engineer will work within the company’s New Product Development process to define requirements, write specifications, develop engineering estimates and documentation as required to support risk analysis, test reports, equipment certifications, commissioning procedures, troubleshooting and training. The Machine Controls Engineer will provide support to production and deployment resources to insure a proper transition of new products from prototype to production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in Aegis’ Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Research & evaluate new electrical control devices & technologies.
• Responsible for specifying electrical hardware and control devices based on the application requirements. This includes PLC hardware components and IO modules, servo and VFD controllers and field IO devices.
• Must be familiar with application of various distributed controls solutions using commercially accepted IO networks such as Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, Sercos and IO link.
• Work as team lead for the design of complete controls solutions for complex automated systems.
• Apply kinematic equations of motion to develop material handling algorithms and timing parameters for controls.
• Develop and implement machine control software based on Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens and/or other industrial control platforms.
• Responsible for the electrical design of control panels for research and development projects using AutoCAD Electrical
• Develop detailed documentation for the transition of R&D products to production and deployment groups.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of customers’ operations and specifications.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with R&D team members to ensure all aspects of project goals are achieved.
• Must be a detailed self-starter able to design and develop next generation products with minimal guidance.
• Understand complex systems and processes in high-level of detail.
• Ability to work against deadlines; focus and perform work accurately while within budget and schedule.
• Ability to lead and teach less experienced engineers by both instruction and role modelling.
• Willingness to travel (less than 25%)
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Embrace and work in a manner that is in alignment with the Aegis core values:

1. Professionalism : Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others.
2. Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations.
3. Collaboration : Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another.
4. Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does!
5. Make it Better : Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?”
6. Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with industrial automation
• Expert knowledge of Rockwell, Schneider, or Siemens industrial control products
• Experience with troubleshooting 460 VAC and 24 VDC control systems using instruments such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of LEAN and/or AGILE practices is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k match
• Paid time off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Professional development opportunities

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Aegis Sortation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Aegis Sortation will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.