Zobility
Job responsibilities:
Reports to: Controls Manager
- Technical Oversight & Mentorship
- Review and validate software deliverables produced by controls engineers, ensuring adherence to company standards and practices.
- Provide coaching, training sessions, and technical guidance on PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, and documentation across the controls team.
- Software Development & Integration
- rchitect and implement complex control algorithms, motion profiles, and safety functions for robotics, conveyors, and material handling systems.
- Integrate enterprise-level systems (SCADA, MES, IIoT platforms) for data acquisition, analytics, and visualization.
- Lead design of reusable frameworks, libraries, and standards to accelerate future development.
- Complex Problem Solving & Optimization
- Investigate and resolve high-impact technical issues, performing root cause analysis on system failures or performance bottlenecks.
- Drive system optimizations to improve cycle times, reliability, and safety margins.
- System Testing & Commissioning
- Perform FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) to validate system performance against specifications.
- Conduct sequence testing, safety function verification, and system optimization.
- Troubleshoot field issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions during onsite commissioning.
- Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- uthor and review comprehensive technical documentation-including software design specifications, control Sequences, and user manuals.
- Lead code review sessions, post-project lessons-learned workshops, and process improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and project engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
- Participate in design reviews, project status meetings, and customer walkthroughs.
- ssist in developing functional specifications, control narratives, and wiring diagrams.
- Client Engagement & Support
- Serve as primary technical contact to clients during design reviews, training sessions, and troubleshooting.
- Provide escalated support for critical issues and system enhancements after execution.
- Provide remote and on-site support for installed systems, including software updates and troubleshooting.
- Train end users and maintenance teams on system operation, diagnostics, and safety procedures.
- Monitor system performance post-commissioning and recommend enhancements for uptime and reliability.
- 6-8 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation controls engineering (PLC, HMI, CNC, and motion control).
- Proven track record of leading automation projects in robotics, material handling, or complex machinery.
- Expert proficiency in Siemens (TIA Portal) and Rockwell (Studio 5000) environments; familiarity with additional platforms preferred.
- Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus) and network architectures.
- pplication-specific experience with Gantry systems, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), material handling, engine assembly lines, battery assembly lines, and robotics systems.
- Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Computer Science Engineering, or a related field.
- 20-30% local travel, including US and Canad
- Experience with industrial and safety standards.
- Hands-on experience with advanced motion control, vision systems, and multi-axis robotics.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices in controls engineering.
- Professional certifications (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Fanuc Or ABB certifications).
Reports to: Controls Manager