Synopsis:
Under minimal supervision, and in compliance with company policy, the Programming and Automation Engineer will execute programming and automation projects and tasks.  Develop new automation systems that decrease time, improve quality, and eliminate or reduce safety risks. This individual will work closely with Management and Production, performing work related to equipment and processes needed to support the development of advanced manufacturing processes for pressure relief products.Lead the efforts to develop new process technology to support the manufacture of new and existing products.

Duties:

• Develop automation systems internally or with 3rd party assistance when required.
• Create necessary CAD models, BOMs, and drawings to construct automated systems.
• Ensure an automation system is designed and programmed to create a safe work environment for production staff.
• Create LabVIEW programs to monitor and/or control processes.
• Create ladder logic-based PLC programs to monitor and/or control processes.
• Program and configure HMIs to monitor and/or control processes.
• Create software to obtain and analyze operational data using SQL, MS Access, and Python.
• Work with robotics platforms as required for automation system development and deployment.
• Write and update manufacturing procedures and engineering procedures.
• Troubleshoot existing automated systems and machines.
• Design tools, dies and equipment as needed.
• Provide training for production personnel on new manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need.

Experience:  

• Prefer 3 years’ experience in programming, automation, mechanical design, and tooling design
• LabVIEW programming experience, certification is a plus.
• PLC configuration and ladder logic programming experience.           
• Knowledge of common industrial communication protocols: ASCII Serial, Modbus, Ethernet I/P, and OPC UA.
• Python or similar scripting knowledge and experience.
• SQL knowledge and experience.
• Universal Robotics basic and advanced training or similar collaborative robotics platform.
• 3D and 2D CAD/CAM experience, SolidWorks is preferred.
• Ability to design and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Operational knowledge of industrial machinery, including but not limited to, lathes, mills, and presses.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of common industrial sensors and actuators.
• Knowledge of common industrial sensors and actuators.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.