Automation & IOT Engineer at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa

Job Description:

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

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

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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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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