MKS Inc. · 14 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer (Robots & Controls)
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $147K/yr
6+ years expMKS Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer (Control Software & Robotics) to support the development of automation solutions for their Vacuum Systems Division. The role involves collaborating with manufacturing and automation professionals to enhance production efficiency and quality through advanced automation technologies.
Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Programming the robot motion paths, defining keep out zones, and developing the logic for its interaction with other systems, parts, and equipment
Developing the control strategy and operation sequencing for complex mechanical assembly and material handling tasks
Troubleshooting and optimizing robot performance for safety, speed, accuracy, and reliability in the specific automation application
Supporting software integration with the HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and larger tool control system architecture
Selecting and integrating appropriate task-specific end-effectors as needed into the overall system design
Collaborating with design teams during the product development process to optimize designs for assembly automation, including the development of best practice guidelines and divisional design standards
Supporting integration, startup, verification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated solutions
Integrating, programming, and optimizing automated material handling systems, including automated guided vehicles, to deliver material and coordinate effectively with manual and robotic workcells
Qualification
Required
BS degree in mechatronics, robotics, or mechanical engineering
6+ years of hands-on experience programming and integrating industrial robots in a manufacturing environment
Experience programming multi-axis robots for precision assembly tasks
Proficiency in programming robots from leading manufacturers including online programming with teach pendants and offline programming using native language (Python or C# for custom scripts)
Strong theoretical and practical understanding of kinematics, motion planning, and control systems
Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting a wide variety of field devices, including sensors (photoelectric, proximity, vision), pneumatic and hydraulic components, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo motors
Experience with robot simulation software to develop, analyze, and verify robot paths and logic before implementation and testing
Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, etc.) and automated data collection systems (SCADA, MES)
Preferred
Master's degree with a focus on robotics
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
Sick time
15 paid vacation days
[6 weeks fully paid] parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
[and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.]
Company
MKS Inc.
MKS enables technologies that transform our world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.97B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.37B
2023-10-03Post Ipo Debt· $3.6B
1999-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
John T.C. Lee
President & Chief Executive Officer
H
Hossein Zarrin
Director of Product Marketing
Recent News
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