Axelgaard Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ยท 2 months ago
R&D Automation Engineer (Onsite)
Fallbrook, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expAxelgaard Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is seeking an R&D Automation Engineer to research, design, develop, and implement equipment automation and robotic applications. The role involves analyzing production processes, developing automation solutions, and writing software to control robotic systems.
ManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Analyze production processes, develop automation solutions
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic and electro-mechanical components or systems consisting of 6-axis robots, SCARA robots, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, and co-bots
Write software to control robotic systems for applications
Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes to incorporate into new and existing equipment
Responsible for the application of automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, and validation of process equipment
Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations such as automated pick & place, sorting, moving, or stacking production materials
Build, configure, and test robots or robotic applications and use version control software to manage application development projects
Integrate robotics with peripherals such as PLCs or other equipment and install, calibrate, operate, and maintain robots
Document robotic application development, and engineering changes
Write Machine Instruction and Maintenance Procedure documents for production
Assist with evaluation of robotic systems or prototypes and investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
Provide technical support and training (including safety) to production personnel for robotic systems
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be able to perform each duty outlined above and possess the education, skills, and abilities described in this job description
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and CAD software proficiency
5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer literacy, especially knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel programs
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports (such as general business reports, scientific and technical journals and/or procedures, AMC policy and regulations, financial and legal documents) and ability to write and effectively communicate with managers, vendors, customers, and employees
Ability to apply intermediate concepts
Ability to identify problems and review relevant information to evaluate options and develop solutions
Constant use of hands and arms
Good depth perception, hearing, speech, and vision (including ability to distinguish colors)
Lifting up to 40 pounds (up to 3 feet high) 2 times a day
Majority of time is spent indoors with few to any changes in temperature and the noise level is usually moderate
Preferred
Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or other CAD programs is strongly preferred
Experience with Vision-guided motion and inspection highly desirable (Keyence and Cognex a plus)
Working knowledge of optical sensors (Keyence a plus)
Robotics programming experience including (EPSON RC+, Python experience a plus)
Electronic actuator programming experience (including servo motors)
PLC programming experience (Do-more and Direct Logic a plus)
Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI/RIA, ISO) a plus
Company
Axelgaard Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Axelgaard Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Manufacturer of hydrogels, adhesives, electrodes, specialty and custom medical products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase