Job Title: Lead Robotics and Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Robotics and Controls Engineer will help design and develop automated control systems in the industrial manufacturing market. The role involves extensive PLC and robotics programming, system testing and validation, installation and commissioning, as well as leadership and training responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission PLC and robots to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct testing to ensure control systems meet design specifications.
• Lead the installation and commissioning of systems at the customer's facility.
• Lead, train, and mentor team members in controls and robotics technologies.
• Communicate clearly with clients to understand requirements.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and internal resources to drive engineering designs from concept through build and installation.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in control systems design and development for industrial manufacturing systems.
• Expertise in Robotics, with a focus on FANUC, Epson, and/or ABB.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and/or Mitsubishi).
• Experience developing robotic cells from scratch including robot selection, offline programming/simulation, and in-person startup.
• Interfacing with conveyance, robotics pick and place, material handling, and end of arm tool.
• Ability to train and lead others within robotics and controls engineering.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics, or significant working experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry.
• Experience developing vision applications (Keyence/Cognex).
• Knowledge of Digital Twins (Process Simulate, Emulate3D, etc.).
• Experience conducting PFMEAs or equivalent risk assessments.
• Experience with non-robotic servo motion control.
• Experience with at least one advanced robotic technology: Vision guidance, force guidance, line tracking, etc.
• Experience with AMR and AGV programming.
• Knowledge of electrical functional safety systems for robotics and motion control (Category/performance level, etc.).
• Leadership experience.

Work Environment

The role involves working in an industrial manufacturing setting, utilizing technologies such as PLCs, robotics, vision systems, servo motion controls, and more. The position may require travel to customer facilities for installation and commissioning of systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Will send bennefits to qualified candidates during interview process. Rovisys offers a varety of options to choose from.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000