Automation Engineer

Morrison Container Handling Solutions, the leading container handling expert in the packaging industry, is seeking an Automation Engineer to bring their expertise to our growing team of talent and growing organization. Applicants who love to figure out how to make complex things work simply and efficiently, and are interested in automating complex packaging machinery are encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads customer projects as subject matter expert, through ensuring customer specifications and developing project plans and schedules across multiple departments.
• Provide solutions to help Morrison grow product offerings and improve existing products and processes
• Design Electrical Schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop PLC, Advanced Motion, and HMI Programs from scratch for a range of Allen Bradley Controllers, new equipment prototypes and to support assembly area testing.
• Establish and maintain project timelines and budgets
• Develop new Standard Electrical Designs for new equipment and implement existing standard electrical designs for standard equipment.
• Develop software for robotic systems
• Supervise Panel Build process in the panel shop and review progress daily.
• Develop and Integrate Vision Systems for applications including Orientation and Feature Detection using various vision tools.
• Interact with customers frequently to review project plans, exchange integration information, and formulate installation plans.
• Author project customer documentation, including Operator Manuals, User Manuals, and One Point Lessons.
• Periodic Travel to customer site for startups, installations or to resolve field issues; this may include new equipment integration with customer equipment and supervising installation electricians.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in electrical design to meet UL requirements
• Leads equipment and process troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Leads installation, start-up, and commissioning on projects
• Ensure local, state, and Federal codes are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology or related field is required.
• 5+ years of hands-on electrical engineering design experience is highly preferred
• Attitude: Ardent desire to succeed as part of a team; interest in contributing to a positive company culture; willingness to persist until the job is done right for the customer and embrace the Morrison “Support Built In” philosophy.
• Engineering and Technology: Proficient knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques and procedures to the design and production of Morrison products.
• Experience with Cyclic Rotary Motion a plus.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP networks in an automation environment is a plus.
• Communication and Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems, utilize data-driven troubleshooting techniques, and review related information with colleagues to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions mechanically, electrically, and programmatically.
• Administration and Management: Familiarity with business and management principles involved in strategic planning, production methods and coordination of people and resources.