Responsible for establishing standards and resource planning for the electrical design, development, improvement, and programming of manufacturing control systems at company facilities and customer locations. Establish a resource plan for designated projects with detailed specifications for hardware and software required to meet customer objectives. Develop simulation and offline programming for PLC and Robotics (Fanuc and ABB family of robots with knowledge of Kuka robots). Robot system configuration and setup per defined parameters, working envelops. Robot programming and debugging on the controllers and end-of-the-arm tooling. Support design of electrical and programmable logic controls (PLC) schematics in AutoCAD Electrical and/or E-Plan software. Work with manufacturing engineering to develop assembly process controls to meet design objectives. Design, implement, and debug PLC programming (RSLogix 500/ Studio 5000 - Siemens S7/TIA Portal – Omron – GE Emerson). Design and integrate HMI interfacing (Factory Talk – WinCC Flex 2008 – TIA Portal – Omron – Maple – VB Scripts – GE Emerson). Program input and output control devices, vision systems, and traceability hardware (cameras, barcode readers, and printers). Setup and program torque controllers and tools for tightening applications (Atlas Copco, Desoutter). Safety devices integration and setup (light curtains, area scanners), Keyence, Banner, Sick, Omron. Perform on-site installation and training of equipment for customers in North American Region. Design and program controls for pneumatic systems (Festo, SMC). Program and integrate tools into compression presses for interior automotive components (lamination and edge wrapping tools). Setup and integrate PLC to robots’ communication and interface for assembly equipment (pick and place, cutting and inspection). Integrate remote input/ output modules for device communication (ProfiBus, ProfiNet, EthernetIP). Work and coordinate activities with external suppliers/ vendors to define the most optimal software and hardware solution for process control.
