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Robotics Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Robotics Controls Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing control systems for robotic and automated machinery. This position supports customers with solutions in Industrial and Collaborative Robotics, Micro-Automation, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and Flexible Part Feeding. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with customer expectations. Because of our focus on families and the proximity of our customers, travel is much lower than similar roles at other companies.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Consistent delivery of a positive customer experience as evident through customer request for your specific service and top scores on customer surveys.
  • Prioritizes work schedule effectively.
  • Communicates openly with customers in an effective, positive manner.
  • Assists project managers from inception to installation and customer acceptance.
  • Maintain cost and schedule tracking of projects against quoted price and delivery.
  • Develop and maintain project milestones, parts lists and ordering, and electrical schematics.
  • Provide communication to customers, panel shop employees, the account manager, and other team members.
  • Lead and/or support start-up of systems in the shop and at the customer site.
  • Perform programming and development of Robotic Cells (parts placement, vision inspection, infeed/outfeed conveyor controls).
  • Act as a leader in AMR area of technology used by the company.
  • Capable of leading the training classes offered to customers of Sure Controls in their area of expertise.
  • Willingness to assist Sure Controls associates.
  • Accountable to committed tasks.
  • Participate in after-hours and be on-call service 2-3 times per year.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

*An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

 

Competencies

Cognitive Skills:

  • Interpretation of Written Information
  • Working Memory – Ability to recall stored, visual images or verbal information
  • Decision Making – Gathering facts, analysis and producing a final choice
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions and works well individually and in group problem solving situations



Business Acumen:

  • Basic Financial Knowledge and Mathematical Abilities (Markup, Margin, Discounts)
  • Writing Skills (service reports, E-mail, etc.)

  • Leadership:
  • Foster Open Communications
  • Meet Customer Needs
  • Promote Teamwork
  • Think Creatively
  • Show Drive and Initiative
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Emotional Intelligence


Functional Technical Skills

  • The Controls Systems Engineer should have exposure to the following disciplines:
  • Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, SLC, PLC5, CompactLogix)
  • Fanuc Robotics
  • Siemens Automation PLCs (S7)
  • Omron PLCs
  • SCADA/HMI Applications (Wonderware, Ignition, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Red Lion Crimson)
  • CAD Development Software (AutoCAD/ePlan)
  • System troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Industry Standards (NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70, UL, ANSI)
  • Code development and interface with automation equipment: Omron, Mecademic, Asyril, Vision Systems primarily Cognex & Keyence
  • Engineering Skills Include:
  • Project Management
  • PLC Programming/Design
  • HMI Programming/Design
  • Code Development/Programming from scratch

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Some college, with focus on Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar. 

Experience and/or Training: 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components. Strong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking), Time Management skills. Experience working with customers and vendors.

Licenses/Certificates: N/A

Technology/Equipment: Computing/Software Skills including, Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education Associates or BA/BS Degree in Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience and/or Training 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components. Strong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking), Time Management skills. Experience working with customers and vendors.

Licenses/Certificates: N/A

Technology/Equipment: Computing/Software Skills including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, AutoCAD, Eplan, and Solidworks.

Physical and Mental Demands

Sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Speak and hear communications.

Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Occasional travel (local, national, international) is required.


May be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30a.m. – 4:30 p.m. day., and on-call on nights and weekends (2 – 3 per year).

Working Environment

The noise level in the work environment is from moderate to loud. Travel is approximately 25-30% (breakdown of 60% Midwest, 40% nationwide). Occasional remote work may be an option for this position. May be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30-4:30 day.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to [email protected]

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