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PRI Global

Battery Development Automation and Controls Engineer

PRI Global, Newark, California, United States, 94560

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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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