PRI Global
Battery Development Automation and Controls Engineer
PRI Global, Newark, California, United States, 94560
Battery Development Automation and Controls Engineer
Location: Newark, CA • Contract role Responsibilities
Manage interfacing of equipment with higher-level factory systems (MES, SCADA). Track
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
and lead continuous improvement projects to improve metrics. Design equipment to meet
specific throughput capacity and product requirements . Collaborate with equipment suppliers on:
Selection of controls components Design of electrical cabinets Machine-mounted controls hardware Power distribution and cable management
Create
hardware, software, safety, and maintenance standards
for industrial controls used in manufacturing applications (conveyance, material handling, dispensing, fastening, joining, inspection). Coordinate multi-phase development practices to support various product life cycles. Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs are optimized for production capabilities. Coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate external manufacturing processes into overall production strategy. Analyze and improve manufacturing processes for
efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement , both in-house and with contract manufacturers. Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s degree (preferred); equivalent experience may be considered. 6+ years
of automation experience, with a focus on
controls design and calibration . Detailed knowledge of
Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC, HMI, IO, Drives hardware and software . 3+ years
of industrial robotics programming and application testing (Fanuc preferred). Proficiency in
PLC programming
(Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text). Knowledge of
industrial communication protocols
(Profinet, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link). Ability to program in higher-level languages ( Python, C#, SQL ). Hands-on experience in executing discrete automation applications from
concept through design, programming, and commissioning . Working knowledge of
CAD software
(AutoCAD, CATIA). Strong organizational skills: tracking schedules, managing open items, creating meeting agendas and minutes. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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Location: Newark, CA • Contract role Responsibilities
Manage interfacing of equipment with higher-level factory systems (MES, SCADA). Track
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
and lead continuous improvement projects to improve metrics. Design equipment to meet
specific throughput capacity and product requirements . Collaborate with equipment suppliers on:
Selection of controls components Design of electrical cabinets Machine-mounted controls hardware Power distribution and cable management
Create
hardware, software, safety, and maintenance standards
for industrial controls used in manufacturing applications (conveyance, material handling, dispensing, fastening, joining, inspection). Coordinate multi-phase development practices to support various product life cycles. Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs are optimized for production capabilities. Coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate external manufacturing processes into overall production strategy. Analyze and improve manufacturing processes for
efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement , both in-house and with contract manufacturers. Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s degree (preferred); equivalent experience may be considered. 6+ years
of automation experience, with a focus on
controls design and calibration . Detailed knowledge of
Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC, HMI, IO, Drives hardware and software . 3+ years
of industrial robotics programming and application testing (Fanuc preferred). Proficiency in
PLC programming
(Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text). Knowledge of
industrial communication protocols
(Profinet, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link). Ability to program in higher-level languages ( Python, C#, SQL ). Hands-on experience in executing discrete automation applications from
concept through design, programming, and commissioning . Working knowledge of
CAD software
(AutoCAD, CATIA). Strong organizational skills: tracking schedules, managing open items, creating meeting agendas and minutes. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Contract Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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