An Automation Engineer collaborates with coworkers, customers, and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies while integrating equipment into distribution and production solutions and throughout the material handling industry. This involves understanding the customer’s goals and objectives in order to develop and support smart engineered solutions. The Automation Engineer may be responsible for several phases of a project, occasionally across several projects at once. These include research and concepting, applications sales support, component selection, electrical drawing package creation, device configuration and troubleshooting, HMI and PLC tagging from an I/O list, programming and development utilizing standards or assistance from a Lead Automation Engineer, simulations, in-house and on-site debug and integration, and post startup escalation support. Technologies used to automate systems including equipment and robots utilize 2D and 3D machine vision, barcode readers, VFDs, servos, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Bachelor of Engineering or Technology and 2+ years’ relevant industry experience required. Hands on electrical and mechanical capabilities will be frequently relied upon. Computer literacy, specifically with MS Office products, Rockwell/Allen Bradley software packages, Siemens software packages, robotic programming, and AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
Job Functions:
- Create, modify and debug PLC, robot, and HMIs per customer and Bastian Solutions specifications and standards
- Collaborate with Mechanical Design engineers to create simulation layouts to perform reach studies, cycle time estimates, and offline programming
- Create and verify detailed AutoCAD drawings
- Create electrical bills of materials per AutoCAD drawings and schematics
- Release system electrical components for Lead Automation Engineer approval
- Troubleshoot and modify electrical wiring, red line electrical schematics, update AutoCAD drawings to create As-Built packages at project shipment and As-Installed packages at project completion
- Develop and maintain program code and library standards
- Effectively communicate schedules, plans, and training to personnel at end user facilities
- Create and modify operator manuals, standard operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides
- Commission and document settings for system devices, including IP addresses, photo eye logic functions, and drive parameters
- Attend training and become certified in applicable technologies or programs
- Be a team member and contributor within the office, providing help outside of department scope when required
- Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer’s expectations, developing repeat customers.
- Attend meetings and functions on time with active involvement
- Participate in and lead internal training sessions for ongoing career & skills development across departments
Travel Requirements:
- 40% overnight travel for site commissioning, training, and post startup escalation support (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license
Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications :
- Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related, and 2+ years of related industry experience.
- Primary vendor certifications (ABB, Fanuc, Rockwell, Siemens)
- Electrical and Mechanical hands-on aptitude with troubleshooting know-how
- AutoCAD Electrical experience
- Familiar with Microsoft Office product suite
- Service skills in a customer facing role
- Able to multi-task and set priorities based on project management direction
- Effective problem solving
- Time management
- Self-starter
- Hands-on learner
- Technical writing
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About Bastian Solutions:
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.
In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
- Vacation/Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Work
- Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
- Company Meetings & Events
Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.
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What We Do
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, is a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing their clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions.
The expertise Bastian Solutions delivers includes exceptional results through a proven process of analytical consulting, engineering and design, simulation, project management, and installation services, while sourcing the best material handling equipment and automation technologies available.
With innovation at the forefront, the company also develops Exacta supply chain software, conveyor and sortation systems, custom automated material-handling equipment, robotics, autonomous vehicles and robotic shuttles, and state-of-the art industrial controls.
Bastian Solutions serves domestic and global markets, covering the United States, Canada, India, the Middle East, Mexico and South America.
