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Automation Engineer

IDEX Corporation
Denver, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead or contribute to self-contained automation or controls-based projects, including accelerated electromechanical testing systems for new products.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and support existing PLC-based automation systems.
  • Collaborate with product engineers, product managers, and third-party contractors to design and develop PCBA-controlled systems, with a focus on closed-loop motor/motion control and data acquisition.
  • Manage third-party contractors for hardware development, including component specification, SOW generation, quotation review, technical oversight, scheduling, and verification testing.
  • Generate and maintain technical documentation (schematics, drawings, BOMs, process flow diagrams, etc.) in accordance with internal processes and quality standards.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies to support product innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct benchmark, accelerated life, laboratory, and field testing of new and existing products.
  • Engage with Product Managers to capture Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and translate requirements into design improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and certification requirements, working with regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Support supply chain activities including supplier selection, qualification, and technical engagement.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully.
  • Required:
  • Ability to design, test, troubleshoot, and implement custom control hardware and software into new products and to test and verify existing product functionality.
  • Experience programming embedded control systems using languages such as C, C++, or Python, and/or PLC and HMI systems using IEC 61131-3 languages (e.g. Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams) within structured control architectures.
  • Ability to diagnose or troubleshoot industrial control panel issues, including diagnosing hardware component faults, and wiring panels with AC and DC electrical circuits.
  • Ability to integrate electrical designs into mechanical assemblies, including selecting and specifying components such as motors, encoders, load cells, and sensors, and collaborating with mechanical engineering teams on integration into new and existing products.
  • Experience with data acquisition (DAQ) and post-processing/analysis.
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills across multiple projects.
  • Strong communication skills and business acumen, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Preferred:
  • Experience with 3D CAD design. SolidWorks preferred.
  • Experience developing Windows-based applications that interface with PCBA or PLC-controlled systems.
  • Experience with root-cause / corrective countermeasure (RCCM).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, required.
  • 2+ years of experience in PCBA-based control systems (hardware and embedded software), with additional experience in PLC/HMI systems preferred. Experience with motor/motion control strongly desired.
  • Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
  • Total Rewards
  • Benefits Package
  • Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
  • IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
  • Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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