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Heraeus · 1 month ago

Automation Engineer III

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Heraeus is a family-owned global technology group focused on improving lives through innovative medical devices. The Automation Engineer III will design, build, and integrate motion control solutions for custom automation in a medical device manufacturing environment, ensuring successful project implementation from concept through installation.

Advanced MaterialsElectronicsHardwareManufacturingPrecious MetalsSustainability

Responsibilities

Manage and implement controls, electrical, & software design from project concept to installation, including: machine concepting, risk assessment and proof-of-principle, component selection & sourcing, electrical layout, panel building and machine wiring, software design/programming, mechanical design and assembly, HMI creation and maintenance, debug of hardware/software, acceptance testing & safety, and installation/integration into production

System documentation throughout the project concept and installation

Evaluate existing systems and provide engineering level support to maintenance and production

Maintain systems knowledge of existing off-the-shelf and custom equipment

Troubleshoot difficult technical problems on a variety of equipment

Implement long-term upgrade solutions for obsolete equipment, components & software

Actively support improvement efforts and work with a continuous improvement mindset

Other duties assigned as required

Qualification

Electro-mechanical systemsAutomation control solutionsCAD modeling/designSoftware programmingVisual StudioC++SolidWorksProject managementCollaborative communicationLeadership skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering field (Electrical, Controls, Computer Science, Mechatronic, Automation or related field); master's degree in Engineering or related technical field helpful

Minimum 5 years of related experience, preferably with a focus on development of custom automation control solutions

Demonstrate a strong general understanding of electro-mechanical, and automated systems

Demonstrate CAD modeling/design experience

Must be able to follow a disciplined and detailed approach to project management, design process and be able to manage multiple parallel projects with varying scopes and deadlines

Demonstrate strong collaborative communication and leadership skills

Must be able to draw on and adapt prior knowledge and experience to initiate effective solutions

Must be adaptive to change and willing to support a variety of work assignments

Preferred

Knowledge of the following specific brands a plus: Control Systems: Delta Tau (Omron), Beckhoff; Communication: Ethercat, Ethernet, RS232; Software: Visual Studio, Visio, C++, HTML; Motion Control: Servo, Stepper, Linear; Vision: Keyence, Beckhoff; Safety: Keyence, Beckhoff, Banner; Robots: Epson, Universal, Mecademic; Sensors: Keyence, SMC, Turck; CAD: SolidWorks