General Job DescriptionResponsible for Robot, PLC, HMI programming and low voltage control activities within a plastic injection-molding environment. Strong interpersonal skills working in a diverse work environment. Hands on ability and trouble-shooting capability, the ability to resolve production and project issues within a professional and timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Robot programming. Fanuc, Motoman, Star robots. New and existing equipment.

• PLC and HMI programming. Beckhoff, Omron, Allen Bradley.

• Vision system programming. Keyence, Cognex, Fanuc.

• Ability to create and modify electrical drawings (AutoCAD & EPlan).

• Low voltage control panel build – control panel wiring.

• Robot integration using Fanuc, Motoman and Star robots.

• Setup and maintain communication networks Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT and PROFINET networks.

• Installation and corrective maintenance of automated equipment. machine robotics, assembly equipment, packaging and conveying equipment, vision inspection systems.

• Provide technical advice & assistance to maintenance personnel, contractors, etc.

• Support injection specialists during new product launch and upgrade installations.

• Read electrical schematics and equipment documentation.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Minimum 1 year of controls experience in a similar role. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Robotics and Automation diploma, Technologist diploma in Electrical engineering, Industrial Electrician license, Electronics Technician Certificate or equivalent training and experience.

Language Skills

• English and able to communicate well with others.

• Ability to communicate with skilled trades at all levels of experience and management

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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. While performing duties of this job, the employee is

• Regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel and reach with arms and hands.

• Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Required to be able to lift or move up to 60lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:· Frequently exposed to moving or mechanical parts. · Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, electrical shock and vibrations. · The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.