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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 17 hours ago

Automation Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking an 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.

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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

Qualification

Robotics programmingPLC programmingCAD software proficiencyElectronic actuator programmingVision-guided motionProtocolsComputer literacySafety standardsTeamwork

Required

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and CAD software proficiency
3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer literacy, especially knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel programs
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)
Understanding of Serial, Modbus RTU, Modbus over Ethernet and Ethernet IP Explicit protocols
Ability to read/update machine and regular PCB layout type schematics
Ability to work in a team environment responsible for the development of in-house manufacturing equipment

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)
Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI/RIA, ISO) a plus

Company

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom specializes in science, engineering, technology, and telecom.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Linda Stuit
Senior Vice President, Engineering Specialty
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