Senior Automation Controls Engineer
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Job Description
We are searching for a full-time Senior Automation Controls Engineer whose work will help us develop process control and automation for our robotic work cells. Our products are transforming the static robotics industry by endowing industrial robots with level 4 autonomy. This level of autonomy is needed to perform an extensive variety of useful tasks and integrate tightly with our customers complex software environments.
As aSenior AutomationControls Engineer you will have had a track record of success in developing and implementing control and automation systems for electro-mechanical automation. The candidate must have good analytical and problem-solving skills, be detail-oriented and well organized.
We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work and love learning from continuous challenges. You are someone who cares deeply about your team so you are both direct and believe in doing what you say.
What Youll be Doing
- You will use PLC programming products, such as those made by Beckhoff and Allen Bradley to automate industrial processes.
- You will use drafting tools (SOLIDWORKS Electrical Schematic Professional) to create electrical schematics.
- You will develop mechanical and electrical requirements for automation projects.
- Create documentation such as I/O list, loop diagrams, BOMs, schematics and drawings.
- Create installation and operation manuals and troubleshooting guides for process equipment.
- Select sensors and HMIs and size electrical components such as relays, circuit breakers, motors, starters, and VFDs.
- Participate in design reviews internally with peers and present progress.
Experience and Skills Youll Need
- BS or MS in an Engineering field with 5+ years experience: Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc. with experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and electromechanical systems using Programming Logic Controllers (PLC).
- Experience with design cycle and documentation, implementing products and processes from concept design to delivery.
- Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE.
- Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators.
- Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.
- Experience with serial communication (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, ProfiBus etc) between PLCs and instruments and microcontrollers.
- Experience with ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems.
- Experience with selecting PLC hardware, I/O, VFD and instrumentation, appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, and instrumentation.
- Proficiency creating detailed process (P&ID), electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors and equipment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines individually and as part of a team.
Bonus if You Have
- Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks.
More About OSARO
OSARO designs and deploys robotics automation solutions in the materials handling industry using software-defined robotics. OSARO automation systems bring together advanced machine learning for object recognition with powerful control software that adapts to customer data and environments. The company s robotic piece-picking solution is optimized for grocery, cosmetic, and e-commerce markets, where key challenges include high SKU inventories, complex packaging, and fragile items requiring delicate handling. OSARO Solutions have been validated by the world s leading retailers, system integrators, and third-party logistic companies.
Some of Silicon Valley s leading investors, including Peter Thiel, Jerry Yang and Scott Banister have backed OSARO.Our mission is to make robots smarter for a smarter supply chain, and our vision is to build the future of automation.The challenge of building brains for robots on an industrial scale is matched only by our excitement and drive to see the results of our efforts operating in and interacting in real warehouses, factories & fulfillment centers. We implement state-of-the-art techniques but constantly strive to build the simplest possible solution. OSARO is technique agnostic and always focused on the goal. We regularly review academic literature and techniques, while steering clear of hype. We re focused on delighting our customers with systems that work like magic.
We have a highly international team made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers which matches well with the global nature of our business. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At OSARO, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.
We are an equal opportunity employer who offers
- Health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Excellent paid parental leave policy with the option for additional reduced and unpaid leave
- The chance to work with robots in a dog friendly office!
The above full-time position is available immediately. You should be willing to move to the SF Bay Area.
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