16 Sep
Automation Engineer
Vacancy expired!
Our client is reimagining the modern farm, utilizing robotics and AI to grow fresh, consistent, and responsibly farmed produce for everyone. Their experienced team of growers, plant scientists, engineers, and innovators are passionate about deeply understanding and developing this new wave of technology to feed an ever-growing population. They are a well-funded startup company with headquarters in San Carlos, CA, and greenhouse facilities in Gilroy, CA, and Lockhart, TX.
Job Duties:- Support the build-out, bring-up, and continuous improvement of automation systems in their new indoor robotic hydroponic farm in Lockhart, TX
- Perform functional tests, including validation of electrical wiring and automation logic, on systems interfacing PLCs, remote I/O, HMIs, Linux systems, and industrial robots
- Act as the primary contact for control system issues in the farm
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines (both hardware and software) as well as growing, product, and operational teams
- Update as-built engineering documentation including electrical schematics, Bill of Materials, I/O lists, and commissioning logs
- Leverage real-world experience with our automation systems to propose and implement design improvements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 3+ years experience working with automation systems
- Solid understanding of electrical systems in automation controls context including switchgear, control circuits, and I/O interfacing
- Strong PLC programming skills
- Excellent hands-on troubleshooting skills
- Solid understanding of industrial networking protocols and configuration
- Experience supporting control systems in a high uptime manufacturing or process environment
- Experience using Electrical CAD software such as Solidworks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPLAN
- A passion for tackling unfamiliar challenges and getting your hands dirty
- Experience with 6-axis robotic arms (FANUC)
- Experience with Beckhoff PLC systems
- Experience with industrial safety systems
Vacancy expired!