Automation Project EE

Mazak Corporation is looking for an Automation Project Electrical Engineer to join the Automation team at the National Technology Center in Florence, KY. The Automation Project EE performs tasks ranging from initial concept development / proposal to design and execute industrial automation solutions (including electrical / electronics, software, robotics & controls) for Mazak Corporation supplied automation solutions.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

* Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees

* Support pre order clarification of customer / project requirements

* Development and support of sales concept proposals / order negotiation

* Design & detailing of electrical hardware as required for multiple system projects.

* Tasks include the design and detailing of system component layout, cable tray/wire-way routing, robot and accessory programming / troubleshooting, electrical / electronic components, feedback sensor components, machine integration support, cell safety (electrical / electronic), and circuitry specific for each project.

* Design administrative duties include attendance at project design reviews, prepare necessary documentation including bill of materials, electrical drawings, electrical operation manuals and final electrical drawing file control.

* Work within hardware design/build project budgets.

* Work as part of a project team to complete project goals.

* Assume lead design engineer role on assigned projects.

* Maintain and track personal workload

* Ability to adjust schedule to satisfy customer expectations / needs

* 40%-50% Travel is required to install, support, maintain customer / company projects.

Education/Certification:

* Associates degree in a related technical field plus two years of experience in a machine tool related field, or five to seven years' experience in a related position.

* Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred

Skills:

* Candidates should possess working knowledge of industrial automation, preferably robot automation and machine tending systems.

* Candidates should have knowledge of electrical / electronic designs and design techniques in accordance with NFPA 79, RIA, NEC, UL, CE standards

* Candidates must be computer literate with knowledge of computer aided design software techniques (MS Office, 2D CAD techniques, AutoCad electrical preferred

* Familiarization with industrial networking protocols including Ethernet IP, Profibus, CC-Link

* Knowledge with various programming languages including C , C#, Visual Basic, Python is a plus

* Experience with Mitsubishi PLC as well as Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron PLC/ HMI programming is highly desirable

* Be a team player with strong interpersonal skills

* Strong written and oral communication skills

* Ability to work well under pressure