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Lead Robotics and Controls Engineer

The RoviSys Company
Full-time
On-site
Aurora, Ohio, United States
Robotics

Overview

RoviSys is seeking a skilled Lead Robotics and Controls Engineer to design and develop automated control systems in the industrial manufacturing market.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

  • PLC and Robotics Programming: Design, develop, and commission PLC and robots to ensure optimal performance.
  • System Testing and Validation: Conduct testing to ensure control systems meet design.
  • Installation and Commissioning: Lead the installation and commissioning of systems at the customer’s facility.
  • Leadership and Training: Lead, train, and mentor team members in controls and robotics technologies.

Required Skills:

  • Proven experience in control systems design and development for industrial manufacturing systems.
  • Expertise in Robotics, with a focus on FANUC, Epson, and/or ABB.
  • Expertise in PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or Mitsubishi).
  • Experience developing robotic cells from scratch including robot selection, offline programming / simulation, and in-person startup.
  • Interfacing with conveyance, robotics pick and place, material handling, end of arm tool.
  • Ability to train and lead others within robotics and controls engineering.
  • Communication and collaborative skills
    • Ability to communicate clearly with clients to understand requirements
    • Interface directly with clients, vendors, and internal resources to drive engineering designs from concept through build and installation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience developing vision applications (Keyence / Cognex).
  • Knowledge of Digital Twins (Process Simulate, Emulate3D, etc.).
  • Experience conducting PFMEAs or equivalent risk assessments.
  • Experience with non-robotic servo motion control.
  • Experience with at least one advanced robotic technology: Vision guidance, force guidance, line tracking, etc.
  • Experience with AMR and AGV programming
  • Knowledge of electrical functional safety systems for robotics and motion control (Category / performance level, etc.).
  • Leadership experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics. Or significant working experience within the industry.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry.
  • Local or willing to relocate near our HQ office in Aurora, OH.