Job Title: Principal Automation Engineer

Department: BU200 Advanced Machines

Status: Full Time – Exempt

Reporting To: Business Unit Manager

Position Purpose:

This position will be responsible for overall system architecture, design, and engineering, specializing in controls engineering. This includes mechanical layout, product flow, electromechanical systems, control systems, programming. This position will collaborate and assist R&D, sales/marketing, and other departments throughout Harland.

The Engineer must have experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley (preferred), Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, etc.; and HMI configuration of any of the following software packages: Allen Bradley (preferred), Wonderware, GE Cimplicity, Siemens, etc. This position must apply principles of engineering and electrical theory to create designs, implement and debug prototypes, machinery, and associated systems.

This position requires average supervision and is generally able to make decisions and initiate actions. Peers and/or management will review work, and this position will interact with others, including customers, purchasing, manufacturing, sales, outside vendors, engineering, and management.

Principal Automation Engineer will be able to lead and assist Jr. Automation and Control Engineers designs.

Responsibilities:

Ensures the workmanship meets or exceeds company and Customer expectations and is complete as defined by Customer and Harland Medical Systems specifications
Designs contain knowledge of and compliance to applicable industrial and Customer standards
Conducts a peer review for the final checking of all drawings and Bills of Materials before releasing designs
Maintains low levels of rework
Uses principles of electrical theory, sound engineering methods and specialized knowledge of Harland Medical Systems’ capabilities to produce effective designs
Participates in project meeting and review meetings
Breaks down information obtained from specifications, sketches, Customer provided drawings, and instructions furnished by others to generate design solutions
Performs initial design, modifications and/or enhancements to existing designs of production machinery and associated systems as necessary
Uses CAD software to document designs prior to production
Uses CAD software to record changes to drawings as required or directed
Obtains quotes from vendors on component elements of the design by providing fully defined component specifications
Prepares complete bills of materials
Generates software programs to control machinery and provide operator interfaces
Organizes and maintains project filing systems per engineering standard
Responsible for proper and timely project status reports to the Supervisor
Responsible for ensuring that projects are manufactured, operational and tested to specifications prior to delivery
Provides answers to technical and/or complex questions from Customers via telephone and on-site service calls as appropriate
Aids management in resolving warranty, service, and technical issues
Provide on-site support, possibly including travel, per direction of Management for installation and service
Provides technical support to in-house production
Responsible for interfacing with shop personnel during assembly and debug
Responsible for interfacing with shop personnel during fabrication, assembly and testing of parts and machinery
Responsible for interfacing with Customers and/or vendors at design reviews
Responsible for interfacing with Customers and/or vendors on service calls if necessary
Assists in meeting financial objectives using sound planning and judgment
Ensures projects are designed in the most cost-efficient manner to meet corporate profit objectives and Customer requirements
Ensures designs are complete on or before due date to ensure maximum schedule efficiency through the production and testing phases, allowing completion by the date due
Identifies potential change orders and provides management with the appropriate information to obtain written approvals from Customers for all changes in scope of work and delivery dates
Follows design specifications and management direction to ensure timely completion of change order approvals

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 15 years Systems Controls Engineer experience.
Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education plus experience
Strong knowledge of engineering principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficient with Programmable Logic Controllers
Familiar with remote input/output devices and industrial networks
Familiar with operator interface terminals with SCADA systems
Knowledge of networking and TCP/IP
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, servo systems and electromechanical systems
Knowledge of industrial sensors and measurement systems
Proficient in AutoCAD for 2D design
Proficient with Windows® operating systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel®, Word® and PowerPoint®
Knowledge of Microsoft Project® desired
Familiarity in C++, VB.net or C#.net programming

Working Conditions and Health & Safety:

Heated and air-conditioned office environment
Heated and air-conditioned machine manufacturing environment.
Employee is required to use appropriate PPE including, but not limited to, nitrile or latex gloves, lab coat, hair bonnet, shoe covers, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, face shield, or respiratory mask while working in a lab or manufacturing space.

Harland Medical System’s commitment to ensure employee health and safety is a priority. Personnel engaged in manufacturing shall obtain training required by ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR part 820, FDA 21 CFR part 210 & 211, and Harland Medical System’s internal procedures, where deemed appropriate per assigned job functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on level surfaces for a prolonged period. Ascend or descend ladders and stare cases. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height and below the waist. This position may occasionally be exposed to areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

What is your expected compensation?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Systems Controls Engineer: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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