Test & Automation Engineer

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Test & Automation Engineer in either Raleigh, NC / Nashville, TN / or Columbia, MO.

You will work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the "Great Places to Work" and by TIME as the "Most Sustainable Company in the World".

Individual responsibility of this position covers all aspects of industrial systems such as architecture, layout, product testing procedure, automation, cybersecurity verification, and MES integration of assembly lines.

What do you get to do in this position?


* Create automated equipment/machine specifications which includes end of line test equipment


* Collaborate with design and safety teams to ensure proper functional test requirements for products that can be implemented in our manufacturing processes


* Work with external suppliers to design and deploy assembly lines, including automated equipment


* Work as part of a multi-functional team developing robotic solutions


* Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical controls requirements (Creo)


* Develop, deploy, and debug PLC and HMI programs for automated equipment


* Integrate machines and assembly lines into MES and plants' digital manufacturing execution systems.


* Plan and provide detailed training on equipment design, maintenance and troubleshooting


* Support of existing equipment designs, and production issues will be required both locally and at various sites globally


* Maintain 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



* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Automation, Robotics Engineering, or similar


* 1+ years' experience in automation industry or high-volume manufacturing environment


* 1+ years' experience in assembly line equipment design and deployment


* Strong mechanical background


* Good problem-solving skills with experience troubleshooting issues and finding root cause


* Experience with PLC programming


* Configured and designed HMI systems


* Familiarity with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)


* Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN, Profibus, etc)


* Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)


* Proven ability to work independently 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


* Ability to be a self-starter, who can work in parallel on multiple projects


* Capability to be a facilitator to drive problem solving and troubleshooting activities

Travel:

~25% required (domestic and/or international)

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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