Automation Software & Controls Engineer (Mandarin bilingual) 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  

• Integrate controls and develop software for a wide range of hardware such as PLC, PC, and RC (robot controller) based equipment and automation control systems, motion controllers, machine vision systems, high resolution test, measurement, and data acquisition equipment, heater controllers, web handling and roll to roll system web velocity and tension, and web edge guiding and steering mechanisms, pneumatic actuators, encoders, force sensors, thermocouples, analog devices, and various location, distance, and material presence sensors. 
• Engage directly with new product design, process, equipment, quality, and manufacturing engineers to develop and modify software and controls that improve equipment useability, product performance, and manufacturing data integrity and efficiency. 
• Develop and execute test plans to verify machine functionality and reliability. 
• Develop, deploy, and maintain revision control of changes made on large tool sets where the hardware and software must be copied exactly. 
• Develop and maintain equipment and automation software and controls related technical documentation such as schematics, functional specifications, design and test specifications, and standard operating procedures. 
• Support controls engineering, standards compliance, assembly, modification, and documentation upkeep. 
• Provide timely and accurate project status, documentation, and training. 
• Troubleshoot down equipment, including finding the root cause of failures and engineering solutions to correct them. 
• Work closely with equipment vendors throughout all phases of a project’s development on software and controls requirements and related issues. 
• Support factory expansion efforts, including supplier acceptance testing, equipment commissioning and process qualification. 
• Live the company culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline, and professional competence. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Experience/Education: 

• BS in computer engineering, software engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics, or similar field; 
• 2+ years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, software engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics, or similar field. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin is mandatory 
• Advanced software development and control system engineering of complex process tools and automation primarily using Beckhoff TwinCAT, Mitsubishi, Siemens, and Omron PLCs in both structured text and ladder logic, Ignition HMI, FANUC robotics, Keyence cameras, code readers, and marking controllers, and Windows and Linux PCs, using Python, C#, C++, and SQL. 
• Expert level troubleshooting of all facets of automated systems. 
• Knowledge of MES (manufacturing execution systems) including direct experience integrating equipment data streams into factory information databases. 
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or AutoCAD electrical design and documentation. 
• Advanced knowledge of process control and implementation of real time data acquisition. 
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to influence others and collaboratively gain consensus using supportive data. 
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on. 
• Ability to travel 10%. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

Working Conditions/Hours:  

Salaried Exempt 

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment  

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

 Work Environment –   

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines 

 PPE- 

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures 

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