Senior UHV (Ultra High Vacuum) Robotics Engineer

Job Summary:

This role serves to develop and implement UHV robotic process/equipment improvements, integrate new elements of process control-measurement systems, and software coding designs.  This engineer works in new projects, supports equipment modifications, and assists technical support teams with advanced troubleshooting.  Electrical/electronic knowledge of HMI devices, instrumentation, Digital and analog control methods, computer hardware, networking, PLC hardware, electronics, component level design, electrical layouts, pneumatics, hydraulics, motion control, machine vision, safety systems and CAD is required.   Software development experience should include object-oriented design utilizing Visual Studio, C#, C++, C, other scripted languages, IEC 61131-3 industrial languages, SQL. Knowledge and experience with UHV systems and UHV robots.  Leadership and good communication skills to lead or work with a team of technicians, and engineers of multiple disciplines.  The automation engineer may often serve as the project team leader to organize the participating members of the team.

The robotics system engineer works with technicians and engineers of multiple disciplines from all process departments to: 

• Document project request to form a statement of work, use cases, etc.
• Identify opportunities for improving system quality, efficiency, robustness
• Write clean, well-tested code with effective error handling
• Create plans for testing, and assuring proper operation of designed process and machine functions
• Develop proofs of concept for new and innovative solutions
• Move data between equipment and databases
• Break down large, complicated technical projects in defined stages and deliverables
• Utilize multiple development platforms

Qualifications:

• Minimum BS Physics, BSCS, BSEE, BSEET, or equivalent curriculum and courses in mechatronics/automation/system integration, programming with 6 years’ experience, an MS with 3 years of experience or a PhD.
• A minor in computer programming/engineering is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic components and systems controlled by software
• Industrial Networking, PLC and PC based control systems environments
• Robotics and mechatronics experience
• Practical understanding and motivation to learn/apply developed skills to control electronic components and interfaced systems
• Programming of software solutions in a variety of development languages
• Schematic interpretation and creation
• Hands on technical experience

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of electronic components and systems
• Adaptability among different programming languages and styles and industrial standards
• IEC 61131-3 industrial languages, Codesys
• Application of protocols such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, OPC UA, etc.
• Statistical process control, data driven problem solving
• Machine vision image analysis and integration experience with leading machine vision hardware/software manufacturers and libraries. Machine vision interpretation of layered soft edge objects
• Graphical user interface design
• Version control and documentation

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