Rivian · 1 month ago
Staff Automation Controls Engineer
US-IL-Normal
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $157K/yr
7+ years expRivian is an automotive company focused on sustainable transportation, and they are seeking a Staff Automation Controls Engineer. This role involves overseeing the implementation of automated manufacturing standards and collaborating with vendors to ensure adherence to Rivian's specifications, ultimately bringing conceptualized ideas from development to production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Assist with RFQ preparation and review vendor proposals for automation equipment ranging in size from single work cells to entire shops
Enforce application of and guide vendors through proper implementation of Rivian standards (including but not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES)
Manage vendors through initial specification, development, design reviews, virtual commissioning, installation, buy-offs, and start of production
Establish test plans and control test plan execution at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for various buy-offs including virtual commissioning, safety, FAT, and SAT
Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother
Review and approve electrical schematics for automation equipment using 480/240/120VAC and 24VDC circuits
Review and approve pneumatic hardware selection and circuits are appropriate for the use case
Review and approve network topologies and IP address allocation, optimizing the equipment for remote accessibility, diagnostics, backups, data collection, and cybersecurity
Write, review, and approve PLC logic using Ladder and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Create, review, and approve user HMI and SCADA screens that are user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment
Implement MES logic for production and performance management into the PLCs and HMIs
Guide, review, and approve vendors through proper implementation of (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Debug and optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time, maximize availability and improve yield
Support vendors all the way through installation and commissioning to start of production and initial ramp
Train Maintenance and Production teams who will support the equipment after deployment into production
Qualification
Required
BS/MS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in: Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.) or Applicable work experience
7+ years of hands-on Controls Engineering or Applications Engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Familiarity with common controls hardware components used in high volume manufacturing
In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A)
Prior experience developing electrical schematics using ePLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar
In depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using IEC 61131-3
Experience programming Allen-Bradley Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs
Experience programming HMIs for fully and semi-automated equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, TwinCAT HMI, or similar
Experience programming and interfacing PLCs with industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB, etc
Experience designing and troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and EtherCAT
Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premium
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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