What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at TGW Systems Inc?

Job Details

Job Location

GR - Grand Rapids, MI

Position Type

Full Time

Description

SUMMARY

The Senior Automation Engineer (Controls Product Owner) plays a critical role in connecting customer requirements with internal teams to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of control software solutions for TGW. This position involves setting the product vision, managing product backlogs, and working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that products align with customer expectations and industry standards. The Senior Automation Engineer (Controls Product Owner) leads development stages, collaborates with development teams, and performs rigorous testing to ensure the functionality and quality of the final product.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and communicates a clear product vision that aligns with customer requirements and TGW's business objectives.
Manages product backlogs, prioritizing tasks based on project needs and customer feedback.
Serves as a point of contact for cross-functional teams, acting as the primary liaison between customer, development, and engineering teams.
Collaborates on software requirements, technical specifications, and user stories with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity.
Leads internal showcases and presentations to review progress with stakeholders.
Conducts and approves testing, including regression tests, to validate software quality and ensure it meets specifications.
Maintains a forward-looking perspective on the latest technologies to integrate advancements and ensure product competitiveness
Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience :

Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in automation, controls engineering, or similar field, ideally within the material-handling industry.

Skills & Abilities

Strong proficiency in Human Machine Interface (HMI) development (Ignition) and PLC programming (Allen-Bradley and Siemens).

Thorough knowledge of industrial control systems, automation technologies, and control theory.

Exceptional communication skills for translating complex technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in alignment with business goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred : Background in Agile or Scrum methodologies, experience managing product backlogs and defining acceptance criteria, familiarity with robotics, vision systems, and motion control.

Physical Requirements

Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, push and pull

Must be able to coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving

Must be able to keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position

Must be able to use hands to handle, control, feel, grasp, move and / or assemble objects, tools or controls

Must be able to be physically active and use muscles for extended periods without getting tired or out of breath

Requires prolonged period of standing and walking

Must be able to climb a 70 foot fixed ladder (ladder has rest points every10ft)

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs; average lift less than 20 lbs

Must be able to adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects

While looking forward, must be able to see objects or movements that are off to the side

Must be able to visually inspect machines

Must be able to see differences between colors, shades and brightness

Exposed to moving and / or motorized equipment, machinery, parts and electricity that require safety protocols

Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand

Must be able to understand the speech of others

Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them

Must be able to focus on one source of sound and ignore others

Must be able to determine from which direction a sound came

Must be able to use critical PPE correctly

Exposed to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather based on geographic region

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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