Automation Engineer

Factory Technology Solutions – IIoT Software Development Engineer

· Provide a strong skillset and background in code and application development.

· Complete IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industrial Controls Application Solution Development for Focused Projects and Defined Priorities.

· Lead projects supporting manufacturing business units leveraging advanced technologies supporting MTDC (Manufacturing Technology Development Center) initiatives, delivering key capabilities as required.

· Collaborate with cross functional teams (MFG, PD, R&A, Suppliers) to deliver planned project deliverables

· Benchmark new advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to benefit future state applications.

· Teach/Coach/Mentor and document technical knowledge.

· Provide technical leadership to peers and management to assure the delivery of system performance.

· Ensure the identification of lessons learned and their application to subsequent systems. Interface with the Manufacturing Operations to understand their technical challenges and opportunities.

Skills Required:

· Minimum Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline

· 2+ years code development experience in controls-based solutions

· Strong project management and organizational skills

· Direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, Vehicle, Powertrain, EV Battery Operations)

· Ability to work in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Siemens TIA Portal Software code development experience and working knowledge of SCL or STL language

· Highly motivated self-starter

· Ability to think “outside the box” to generate feasible and beneficial solutions to tackle complex problems

· Ability to generate new ideas to improve upon existing (legacy/traditional) processes within Manufacturing

· Proficient with Microsoft Office products

· Ability to work in a team using Agile Scrum methodology and take direction from scrum leader

Skills Preferred:

· Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix

· Knowledge of Mfg 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – data collection, AI, machine learning, IIoT, Networking and Controls architectures including reading/editing Engineering Documents Knowledge and experience with IT Systems

· Desire to learn and switch between programming languages

· 2+ years code development experience using Object-Oriented programming language (JavaScript, Java, C#, Swift, etc.) Web application code development experience (HTML5, CSS, etc.)

Experience Required:

· 2+ yrs

Education Required:

· Bachelors of science