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Battery Development Automation and Controls Engineer
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Who we are:
The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends.
With a global network of some 60 branches, the EDAG Group realizes projects in the Vehicle Engineering,
Electrics/Electronics
and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50 years of engineering experience, EDAG's proprietary 360-degree development approach has become a hallmark of quality in the holistic development of vehicles and smart factories. The company's interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitization provides it with crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner. With an interdisciplinary team of around 8,600 experts, the EDAG Group develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. The company is listed on the stock exchange since 2015 and generated revenues of € 796 million in 2022. This is how you will grow: This role is within the Powertrain Battery development and test space. As a Controls Automation Engineer, you will support the development of build and test equipment and labs for in-house battery development. You will coordinate these functions to support powertrain assembly through manufacturing and design teams, assisting in the production and scaling of our battery and powertrain products with manufacturing facilities. You will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality standards throughout manufacturing and development processes. Manage interfacing of equipment with higher-level factory systems such as MES and SCADA. Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance metrics. Design equipment for specific throughput capacity and product requirements. Collaborate with equipment suppliers on controls components selection, electrical cabinet design, machine-mounted controls hardware, power distribution, and cable management. Create hardware, software, safety, and maintenance standards for industrial controls used in manufacturing applications such as conveyance, material handling, dispensing, fastening, joining, and inspection. Coordinate and develop practices supporting various product life cycles. Work closely with manufacturing engineering to optimize designs 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, both in-house and with contract manufacturers. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field; a combination of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 6+ years of automation experience focusing 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, specifically Fanuc. Proficiency in PLC programming using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and IO Link. Ability to program in higher-level languages like Python, C#, and SQL. Hands-on experience in executing discrete automation applications from concept to commissioning. Working knowledge of CAD software including AutoCAD and CATIA. Strong organizational skills for tracking schedules, managing open items, and preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
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Electrics/Electronics
and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50 years of engineering experience, EDAG's proprietary 360-degree development approach has become a hallmark of quality in the holistic development of vehicles and smart factories. The company's interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitization provides it with crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner. With an interdisciplinary team of around 8,600 experts, the EDAG Group develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. The company is listed on the stock exchange since 2015 and generated revenues of € 796 million in 2022. This is how you will grow: This role is within the Powertrain Battery development and test space. As a Controls Automation Engineer, you will support the development of build and test equipment and labs for in-house battery development. You will coordinate these functions to support powertrain assembly through manufacturing and design teams, assisting in the production and scaling of our battery and powertrain products with manufacturing facilities. You will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality standards throughout manufacturing and development processes. Manage interfacing of equipment with higher-level factory systems such as MES and SCADA. Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance metrics. Design equipment for specific throughput capacity and product requirements. Collaborate with equipment suppliers on controls components selection, electrical cabinet design, machine-mounted controls hardware, power distribution, and cable management. Create hardware, software, safety, and maintenance standards for industrial controls used in manufacturing applications such as conveyance, material handling, dispensing, fastening, joining, and inspection. Coordinate and develop practices supporting various product life cycles. Work closely with manufacturing engineering to optimize designs 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, both in-house and with contract manufacturers. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field; a combination of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 6+ years of automation experience focusing 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, specifically Fanuc. Proficiency in PLC programming using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and IO Link. Ability to program in higher-level languages like Python, C#, and SQL. Hands-on experience in executing discrete automation applications from concept to commissioning. Working knowledge of CAD software including AutoCAD and CATIA. Strong organizational skills for tracking schedules, managing open items, and preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
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