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Trelleborg Group

Automation Controls Engineer

Trelleborg Group, Delano, Minnesota, United States, 55328

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Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. In 2023, the Trelleborg Group had annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion in around 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Medical Solutions and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com

Collaborates with an energetic team of professionals driven to provide efficient manufacturing solutions. These solutions support our production team and range from simple fixtures to fully automated robotic cells. The Automation Control Engineer focuses on the controls of the system while collaborating with mechanical, vision, and validation. The automation team designs and develops the systems for manufacturing our products, for improving current manufacturing, as well as, systems for new product development.

Mechanical

Collaborates with the automation team to determine project direction

Provides designs that ensure operator safety

Collaborates on designs, assembles, and tests: fixtures, robotic cells, and end-of-arm tooling

Designs schematic and electrical panel layout

Troubleshoots and improves existing equipment when necessary

Performs research, analysis, design and development of lean manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment for new and existing projects

Supports Manufacturing and Production staff to solve technical, quality, and production problems to ensure consistent product flow, and make recommendations to senior staff and/or managers to improve production processes

Electrical and Pneumatic

Designs electrical and pneumatic circuits which ensure operator safety

Creates electrical and pneumatic component bill of materials

Supports wiring electrical panels and equipment / Plumbs pneumatic circuits and equipment

Troubleshoots and improves existing equipment’s control system

Software

Programs PLCs, HMIs, Robots as well as SCADA and vision systems

Uses SolidWorks to design 3D models and create 2D drawings when necessary

Uses Visio to design electrical and pneumatic schematics

Uses an ERP system to enter hours and requisitions, complete repair requests

Uses Microsoft Office for project documentation

Documentation

Creates Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), Product Specific Operating Procedures (PSOPs), and standard training documents

Trains personnel on SOPs and PSOPs

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR

Technical degree in engineering and 3 years related equivalent education/experience OR

10 years experience in Robotics and Automated Equipment

Desired

PLC programming

Pneumatic and electrical schematic reading and creation

Pneumatic valve and cylinder sizing

Solidworks experience

Project management

Fabrication, plumbing, and wiring skills

Programming experience with Omron, Denso, ABB, Allen Bradley, InduSoft, IMPACT, Cognex

Competencies

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively

Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance

Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines

Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes

Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately

Commitment to making improvements company wide

Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office

Demonstrated ability with measurement tools

Well developed organizational and time-management skills

Knowledge of robotic programming and operations

Knowledge of manual machine tools

Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, resource management, systems integration and production equipment principles and application

Demonstrated problem solving, creative thinking and abstract reasoning skills with complex projects

EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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