Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division · 3 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expYaskawa America, Inc. is a leading company in automation and engineering solutions, currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer. In this role, you will develop software for a semiconductor robot controller, engage with customers to understand their technical needs, and support product development and troubleshooting.
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Responsibilities
Support the creation of software for a new semiconductor robot controller
Meet with Yaskawa customers to understand their technical requirements
Create software tests which ensure the quality of the software and ensure the tests are passing
Learn the customer's industry process and provide technical expertise and support for Yaskawa Products and services from concept to completion at key accounts
Obtain basic Yaskawa PLC training certifications to learn best practices
Develop code or utilize pre-existing solution packages or code templates to help solve customer applications
Understand, meet, and exceed customer needs and expectations
Solve application installation problems over the telephone or by visiting the customer site
Support product and application projects from other Yaskawa business divisions as necessary
Assist field service, technical support, and repair groups with the diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment at the customers’ site
Qualification
Required
Four year BS Degree with focus studies in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics or computer engineering; or equivalent related work experience
Entry level to 3 years field experience or equivalent involving Yaskawa America, Inc. (YAI) or competitor product lines, applications, and projects
Understands and is knowledgeable of discrete automation solutions specifically for Servo Motion Control
Proficient in PLC IEC61131 software development; Python and C/C++/C# software development experience is highly desirable
Ability to develop software and architecture designs for a new semiconductor robot controller
Must be able to test and validate software against customer requirements
Strong mechanical aptitude; must be proficient in MATLAB software development and be able to simulate mechanical systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including technical writing and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated high level mathematical aptitude
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Blend knowledge and analysis with logic, active listening, and a continuing interest in simplification. Act ethically
Good organization and strong time management skills with a team approach
Ability to work independently on multiple projects
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft OS, Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), MS Project, CAD programming environments
Working knowledge of electrical field test equipment (scope, multi-meter, power analyzer)
Preferred
Field service experience is highly desirable
Project Management skills a plus
Experience using the Git version control system is highly desirable
Benefits
Generous 401(K) plan
Profit sharing
Corporate wide bonus plan
Educational assistance program offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses
Company
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division manufactures industrial control and automation products.
1001-5000 employees
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