Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an Automation & Controls Engineer in our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location.

The Automation & Controls Engineer will be responsible for the continuous improvement of automated assembly & fabrication equipment as well as the innovation of new machine control and data collection methods.

This is an exciting role that will offer ample opportunity to grow and learn in a highly technical field. This position will be directly responsible for Controls Engineering and advanced technical support during 1st shift. Machines and equipment include automatic conveyor systems, tablet presses, furnaces, auto-loading equipment, industrial robot arms, resistance welders, and more.

• Identification & elimination of production barriers for various levels of automation including: presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including: ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution. Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations
• Create, maintain, and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC programs, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
• Implement and maintain data collection systems for shop floor production equipment..
• Cybersecurity monitoring and cyber threat hardening.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related 4 year degree is required.
• Hands-on industrial controls experience is required (PLCs, HMIs, I/O, industrial comm. protocols).
• Strong PLC programming skills are required (Modicon is a plus).
• Strong Machine vision skills are required (Cognex and Keyence is a plus).
• Proficiency in Safety Engineering with exposure to Electrical Safety is strongly preferred.
• Motion Control experience is strongly preferred (pneumatic and VFD control mostly).
• AutoCAD proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Computer networking skills are strongly preferred.
• High proficiency with Windows is preferred (legacy Windows is a plus).
• Robotic programming experience is preferred (Denso or Fanuc is a plus).
• Project Management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of CyberSecurity principles is preferred.
• SQL programming experience is preferred.

Other Required Competencies

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop action plans to strategically eliminate barriers.
• Ability to identify waste and drive it out of complex processes.
• Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to read, update, and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and driven individual desiring to make an immediate impact.
• Strong organizational skills.