Vicor · 1 hour ago
Sr Controls Engineer
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expVicor is a company focused on producing industry-leading advanced power component solutions for various industries. They are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to develop, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems for production equipment, while working closely with an Automation Engineering team.
AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingSemiconductorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Robot Programming and Trouble Shooting
Proficient with 6 Axis and SCARA robots programming
A plus if familiar with either Adept or Mitushubi robot systems
Experience programming robot new applications from the floor up
Capable of diagnosing robot control issues and implementing timely solutions
Work closely with Technical Support on robot product change over and provide technical training
Familiar with visions systems such as Cognex Insight, Vision Pro and VIDI
Experience integrating Vision part location in overall control system
Experience programming part inspection either by rules based or AI model building
Design, develop, test, and support controls systems which including conceptualization of control systems, development of schematics, development machine to network communication configurations, component specification, costing, panel building and wiring
Provides electrical designs and programming within applicable standards to build new or modify existing production machines and systems
A plus having prior experience supporting and leading technically teams in the design, development and optimization of custom automation machinery and tooling
Adheres to scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements of assigned tasks
Ability to balance the need to 'keep things running' with allocating time to long-term, high-impact projects
Provide SME (subject matter expert) support to Manufacturing, Technical Support, Manufacturing Engineering and other departments for the design and operation of control process automation systems
Work closely with Technical Support to identify root cause of network communication issues between equipment and Vicor’s LAN system
Work with Technical Support to install, program, troubleshoot or repair IP based code scanners on Vicor’s LAN system
Ability to debug electrical control systems to the component level
Ability to trouble shoot PLC control systems
Provide Technical Support floor support for pneumatics, servos, VFD’s, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, and automation systems integration
Provide Technical Support floor support for Software, PLC logic, and program troubleshooting
Works with and assist Technical Support to solve issues, transfer knowledge and know-how
Develop electrical schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on CAD software
Create accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Write user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings to communicate to Line Techs and Engineers
Abides and practices corporate, NFPA and OSHA standards for electrical systems standardization
Support capital engineering projects for new equipment, including scanner to network configurations, auto recipe software and hardware integration, coordination with vendors for power and network construction, and new equipment startups
Maintain knowledge of advanced developments in sensors, scanners, measurement systems, and vision systems
Research supplier products for assembly components
Familiar with various Motion Controllers and Actuators
Qualification
Required
A BS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience in supporting manufacturing automation
Experience with robot programming, HMI programming, Servo Control programming, PLC troubleshooting and electrical control schematic design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with CAD and office tools (3D CAD, Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
Preferred
A plus if familiar with either Adept or Mitushubi robot systems
Experience with Vision Systems a plus
A plus having prior experience supporting and leading technical teams in the design, development and optimization of custom automation machinery and tooling
Company
Vicor
Vicor is an electronics manufactying that designs, manufactures and markets innovative, high performance modular power components.
1001-5000 employees
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Leadership Team
Al Doyle
Corporate Vice President and CIO
Quentin Fendelet
Corporate Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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