Vicor Corp.
Sr Controls Engineer
Andover, MA, US, 01810 Job Function: Engineering Req ID: 1621 Job Summary
Senior Controls Engineer develops, implements, trouble shoots and optimizes controls systems on in house new and existing production equipment. Candidate will be a critical member of a highly motivated Automation Engineering team focused on producing industry-leading advanced power component solutions used in industrial, hyperscalers, AI, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Job Description
Primary Responsibilities Robot Programming and Trouble Shooting
Proficient with 6 Axis and SCARA robots programming A plus if familiar with either Adept or Mitushubi robot systems Experience programming robot new applications from the floor up Capable of diagnosing robot control issues and implementing timely solutions Work closely with Technical Support on robot product change over and provide technical training
Vision
Familiar with vision systems such as Cognex Insight, Vision Pro and VIDI Experience integrating Vision part location in overall control system Experience programming part inspection either by rules based or AI model building
Secondary Responsibilities Electrical & Controls design
Design, develop, test, and support controls systems which including conceptualization of control systems, development of schematics, development machine to network communication configurations, component specification, costing, panel building and wiring Provides electrical designs and programming within applicable standards to build new or modify existing production machines and systems
Project Management and Technical Team Leadership
A plus having prior experience supporting and leading technically teams in the design, development and optimization of custom automation machinery and tooling Adheres to scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements of assigned tasks Ability to balance the need to "keep things running" with allocating time to long-term, high-impact projects
SME
Provide SME (subject matter expert) support to Manufacturing, Technical Support, Manufacturing Engineering and other departments for the design and operation of control process automation systems
Network: Support Technical Support
Work closely with Technical Support to identify root cause of network communication issues between equipment and Vicor's LAN system Work with Technical Support to install, program, troubleshoot or repair IP based code scanners on Vicor's LAN system Ability to debug electrical control systems to the component level Ability to trouble shoot PLC control systems Provide Technical Support floor support for pneumatics, servos, VFD's, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, and automation systems integration Provide Technical Support floor support for Software, PLC logic, and program troubleshooting Works with and assist Technical Support to solve issues, transfer knowledge and know-how
Support Technical Support Department
Generates manuals, design documents Develop electrical schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on CAD software Create accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials) Write user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings to communicate to Line Techs and Engineers
Safety Standards
Abides and practices corporate, NFPA and OSHA standards for electrical systems standardization
Capital Engineering Projects
Support capital engineering projects for new equipment, including scanner to network configurations, auto recipe software and hardware integration, coordination with vendors for power and network construction, and new equipment startups Maintain knowledge of advanced developments in sensors, scanners, measurement systems, and vision systems Research supplier products for assembly components
Motion Control
Familiar with various Motion Controllers and Actuators
Education / Qualifications
A BS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Minimum 5 7 years of experience in supporting manufacturing automation Experience with robot programming, HMI programming, Servo Control programming, PLC trouble shooting and electrical control schematic design Experience with Vision Systems a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with CAD and office tools (3D CAD, Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.) Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion Compensation Data
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidate's overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity Nearest Major Market: Boston
Andover, MA, US, 01810 Job Function: Engineering Req ID: 1621 Job Summary
Senior Controls Engineer develops, implements, trouble shoots and optimizes controls systems on in house new and existing production equipment. Candidate will be a critical member of a highly motivated Automation Engineering team focused on producing industry-leading advanced power component solutions used in industrial, hyperscalers, AI, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. Job Description
Primary Responsibilities Robot Programming and Trouble Shooting
Proficient with 6 Axis and SCARA robots programming A plus if familiar with either Adept or Mitushubi robot systems Experience programming robot new applications from the floor up Capable of diagnosing robot control issues and implementing timely solutions Work closely with Technical Support on robot product change over and provide technical training
Vision
Familiar with vision systems such as Cognex Insight, Vision Pro and VIDI Experience integrating Vision part location in overall control system Experience programming part inspection either by rules based or AI model building
Secondary Responsibilities Electrical & Controls design
Design, develop, test, and support controls systems which including conceptualization of control systems, development of schematics, development machine to network communication configurations, component specification, costing, panel building and wiring Provides electrical designs and programming within applicable standards to build new or modify existing production machines and systems
Project Management and Technical Team Leadership
A plus having prior experience supporting and leading technically teams in the design, development and optimization of custom automation machinery and tooling Adheres to scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements of assigned tasks Ability to balance the need to "keep things running" with allocating time to long-term, high-impact projects
SME
Provide SME (subject matter expert) support to Manufacturing, Technical Support, Manufacturing Engineering and other departments for the design and operation of control process automation systems
Network: Support Technical Support
Work closely with Technical Support to identify root cause of network communication issues between equipment and Vicor's LAN system Work with Technical Support to install, program, troubleshoot or repair IP based code scanners on Vicor's LAN system Ability to debug electrical control systems to the component level Ability to trouble shoot PLC control systems Provide Technical Support floor support for pneumatics, servos, VFD's, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, and automation systems integration Provide Technical Support floor support for Software, PLC logic, and program troubleshooting Works with and assist Technical Support to solve issues, transfer knowledge and know-how
Support Technical Support Department
Generates manuals, design documents Develop electrical schematics detailing control system configuration and wiring, and design equipment panel layouts on CAD software Create accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials) Write user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings to communicate to Line Techs and Engineers
Safety Standards
Abides and practices corporate, NFPA and OSHA standards for electrical systems standardization
Capital Engineering Projects
Support capital engineering projects for new equipment, including scanner to network configurations, auto recipe software and hardware integration, coordination with vendors for power and network construction, and new equipment startups Maintain knowledge of advanced developments in sensors, scanners, measurement systems, and vision systems Research supplier products for assembly components
Motion Control
Familiar with various Motion Controllers and Actuators
Education / Qualifications
A BS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Minimum 5 7 years of experience in supporting manufacturing automation Experience with robot programming, HMI programming, Servo Control programming, PLC trouble shooting and electrical control schematic design Experience with Vision Systems a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with CAD and office tools (3D CAD, Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.) Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion Compensation Data
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidate's overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity Nearest Major Market: Boston