CoorsTek, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Automation Controls Engineer
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expCoorsTek, Inc. is committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. They are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, develop, and supervise electrical control systems and machinery, ensuring operational reliability and safety in production environments.
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Responsibilities
Independently use engineering designs in the form of technical drawings, schematics, written/verbal instructions, to construct new factory automation and specialized machines of high complexity
Apply comprehensive expertise in PLC and HMI programming, system integration, and automation design, to develop and install mechanical and electrical control systems for production machinery
Interpret programs and logic diagrams in the construction of new automation and specialized machinery
Apply expertise in machine safety systems—including light curtains, safety floor mats, anti-tie-down controls, and fixed interlocked guarding—to design automated production equipment that ensures safe and compliant machinery operation
Install highly complex industrial robotics with elaborate I/O schemes according to engineering designs
Prepare machine/automation development plans, work breakdown structure and schedules; update project status to leadership as required
Assist maintenance department as needed, including technical assistance, maintenance duties, and training
Assist management in the justification of new automation and controls by estimating costs and potential cost reductions in such areas as improved run rates, yields, or labor costs
Possess the ability to troubleshoot equipment, and validate control systems to ensure operational reliability
Work with internal and external customers to expedite materials and parts for improvements as needed
Help train and instruct production operators in the use of new and current automation as needed
Generate support documentation as required
Assist and/or perform in any and all areas as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in Electronics or related field and 3 year's automation experience OR minimum 10 years related work experience
PLC programming and troubleshooting on multiple PLC platforms, and the programming/troubleshooting of robotics, motion control, HMI and other programmable control systems required
Experience in reading, modifying and creating drawings, utilizing CAD software required
Technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control systems, CNC, PLC, servo/stepper motor drives, and electrical systems
Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail, excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Company
CoorsTek, Inc.
CoorsTek is the international partner of choice for companies requiring the unique, high-performance properties of products manufactured from engineered technical ceramics and advanced materials.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.58MKey Investors
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2024-03-19Grant· $4.58M
Leadership Team
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