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Automation & IOT Engineer

Schneider Electric
Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Full-time

Schneider Electric is seeking a motivated individual to serve as Automation and IoT Engineer for support of product electro-mechanical test and assembly equipment.

The position reports to the Chapter Leader for Home and Distribution Division in the Schneider Electric Energy Management Business Unit.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE :

  • Provide input to product design during development phase to aid the implementation and performance of automated processes
  • Prepare and execute feasibility studies during early stages of design for critical processes using prototype assemblies
  • Develop acceptable test limits with Design team for electro-mechanical product tests to insure quality and safety
  • Prepare equipment specifications to meet the requirements of the defined assembly process
  • Ability to work closely with suppliers to develop detailed designs, BOMs, mechanical design drawings, electrical design, schematics and system design software
  • Lead the integration of mechanical design, electrical control systems and system design software with suppliers
  • Plan and provide detailed training on equipment design, maintenance and troubleshooting to various technical personnel
  • Support of existing equipment designs and production issues will be required both locally and at various sites globally
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of equipment technologies and utilizes this knowledge to specify and develop innovative solutions
  • Utilize continuous improvement methodology to improve internal industrial processes
  • MSA experience for qualification / validation of new processes and equipment
  • Lean manufacturing tools and statistical analysis experience (SPC, CPK, CP, Linearity study, normality tests)

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
  • 10+ years experience in automation industry or high volume manufacturing environment

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Advanced level PLC programming
  • Advanced level configuring and designing HMI systems
  • Advanced level vision system experience (Cognex, Keyence)
  • Familiar with motion controllers and actuators (IAI, Yasakawa)
  • Strong knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, CAN, Profibus)
  • Electronic circuit knowledge : digital, analog, power and high voltage
  • Experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Basic understanding of UL61010-1 Standard, NFPA 79, National Electric Code
  • Minitab
  • Creo / AutoCAD

TRAVEL

Travel required (domestic and international based on project assignment)

CRITICAL BEHAVIORS

  • Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)
  • Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, mfg operations and others)
  • Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation
  • Motivated self-starter, who able to work in parallel on multiple projects
  • Facilitator to drive problem solving and troubleshooting activities
  • Work with minimal supervision

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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13% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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