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Koch Industries

AGV Systems Engineer

Koch Industries, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30301

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Automated Guided Vehicle Systems Engineer

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Systems Engineer to join our Technology Solutions Group based in Atlanta, GA. This dynamic role advances opportunities in Georgia Pacifics manufacturing facilities by creating value in safely by optimizing and scaling proven Automatic Guided Vehicle platform technologies across the enterprise. Georgia Pacific has made significant investments in new automated systems and needs resources to support planned deployments and sustain the performance of those investments via the use of operational and sustaining practices coupled with the utilization of data analytics. This role will report to the Automation and Robotics CoE

Vice President. Responsibilities include: Lead system installation of autonomous vehicles and peripheral equipment (chargers, I/O panels, operator interfaces, etc.) Installing, testing, and debugging the system Modifying equipment and software Troubleshooting, defining, and seeking resources to recognize and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software improvement opportunities with system components. Making software and hardware adjustments Monitors system performance metrics Performing AGV/LGV training Interfacing with internal and external customers Collaborating with other engineers on projects. Manage a team of robotic technicians that provide support to customer sites with their mechanical needs. Configuring the software of hardware devices installed in the AGV/LGV vehicle and performing static operational testing. Performing dynamic safety and operational tests Performing development, simulation, and layout analysis of simple systems Performing testing and troubleshooting for any issues affecting the AGVs/LGV during installation System optimization during installation Qualifications: Associates Degree or higher OR experience working in a manufacturing environment Ability and willingness to learn new technologies with significant training opportunities in year #1 Able to travel up to 75% in years 1-3 to support deployments, 50% after that Bachelors Degree or higher, preferably in an engineering field Operational experience working with AGVs/LGVs Mechanical/electrical/programming experience working with AGVs/LGVs Software experience Knowledge of SAP/MP2 Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams. Working knowledge and use of basic AutoCAD software commands Ability to read and understand programming languages (typically PLC, as per standard IEC 61131-11) Familiarity with basic Wi-Fi network principles (understanding and configuration of access point/access client) Customer-focused mindset High sense of urgency with the ability to work independently Experience working with remote technical teams AGV setup and programming experience At Koch, employees are empowered to do their best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.