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ZEISS Group · 3 weeks ago

Automation Engineer III

Wixom, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ZEISS Group is a pioneering company in the field of science with over 177 years of experience, known for its cutting-edge technologies and advancements. The Automation Engineer III will design, develop, and implement custom automation solutions while collaborating with internal teams and customers to ensure safety, compliance, and optimized performance.

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Responsibilities

Develop communications architecture between robots, PLCs, PCs, and automation devices

Develop and test PLC control programs for plant and system integration

Work with HMI software and hardware platforms

Program and integrate multi-axis robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA), including vertical and horizontal slide axes

Design and support pneumatic, hydraulic, electric actuator, stepper motor, and advanced motion control systems

Integrate and support machine vision and metrology systems, including ZEISS ATOS, ZEISS CMMs, and SICK safety laser systems

Own system safety by conducting risk assessments and design FMEAs

Identify hazards and implement risk mitigation strategies in compliance with applicable standards and regulations

Ensure all designs meet UL/CSA standards, regulatory requirements, and customer Scope of Work (SOW)

Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for custom automation projects

Produce detailed manufacturing drawings using GD&T, proper materials, and manufacturing methods

Develop and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts

Create pipe and wire drawings, specifying appropriate types, sizes, routing, and lengths

Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and part records

Maintain and expand the part catalog, adding new components, drawings, and specifications

Collaborate with ZEISS global product development teams, including Germany-based partners, to request and evaluate new products and features

Lead research, concept development, prototyping, and testing of new or pre-market automation customizations

Support quoting activities, early concept development, and cost and schedule estimates

Drive continuous improvement by enhancing standards, templates, and processes based on lessons learned

Facilitate project retrospectives and implement process improvements

Communicate technical concepts clearly to internal teams and customers

Build strong, long-term customer relationships through reliable execution and high-quality solutions

Deliver automation systems that exceed expectations and create a positive, repeatable customer experience

Qualification

PLC controlsIndustrial robotics programmingCAD designSolidWorksEPLAN softwareIndustrial communication protocolsTroubleshooting skillsMicrosoft Office 365German language proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration