Mechatronics Engineer

Job Description:

• The role requires strong technical knowledge, sound experience and people-skills, to effectively solve issues as they arise.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications
• Programming, troubleshooting, and modifying Allen Bradley PLC/HMI
• Conduct testing and debugging of hardware and software components
• Perform system integration and verification activities
• Create detailed documentation including design specifications, test plans, and reports
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the availability of necessary components
• Troubleshooting and debugging mechanical breakdowns and failures for pneumatics, hydraulics, and other mechanical functions of manufacturing equipment
• Must be able to read and understand electrical drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic drawings, and mechanical sequence of operations and use them to design the electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic prints as required.
• Improve existing mechanical and electrical/controls systems
• Understand safety concepts and safety requirements to ensure proper implementation during the design phase. (NFPA79, UL508)
• Provide accurate Bill of Materials as part of design, adhering to customer specification or documenting deviation acceptance from customer as required.
• Support manufacturing during the startup and integration phase.
• Generate machine lockout placards based on end-user specifications and best practice.

Requirements:

• BS Degree in an engineering field such as Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical is highly preferred. Will consider related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have experience with Allen Bradley PLC/HMI and ability to program, troubleshoot, and modify existing programs.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting background and able to identify issues with pneumatics, hydraulics, and other mechanical failures.
• 5+ years of relevant mechatronics engineering experience
• Experienced in designing electrical, hardware, and mechanical systems (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or Solidworks are acceptable CAD platforms)
• Prior experience leading small teams or projects is a plus
• Able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment