Lead Robotics and Controls Engineer

Rovi Sys is seeking a skilled Lead Robotics and Controls Engineer to design and develop automated control systems in the industrial manufacturing market.

• PLC and Robotics Programming:
  Design, develop, and commission PLC and robots to ensure optimal performance.
• System Testing and Validation:
  Conduct testing to ensure control systems meet design.
• Installation and Commissioning:
  Lead the installation and commissioning of systems at the customer’s facility.
• Leadership and Training:
  Lead, train, and mentor team members in controls and robotics technologies.

• Proven experience in control systems design and development for industrial manufacturing systems.
• Expertise in Robotics, with a focus on FANUC, Epson, ABB, and/or KUKA.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or Mitsubishi).
• Experience developing robotic cells from scratch including robot selection, offline programming / simulation, and in-person startup.
• Interfacing with conveyance, robotics pick and place, material handling, end of arm tool.
• Expertise in architecting, designing, and developing Ignition solutions.
• Ability to train and lead others within robotics and controls engineering.
• Communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients to understand requirements.
• Interface directly with clients, vendors, and internal resources to drive engineering designs from concept through build and installation.

• Experience developing vision applications (Keyence / Cognex).
• Knowledge of Digital Twins (Process Simulate, Emulate3D, etc.).
• Experience conducting PFMEAs or equivalent risk assessments.
• Experience with non-robotic servo motion control.
• Experience with at least one advanced robotic technology:
  Vision guidance, force guidance, line tracking, etc.
• Experience with AMR and AGV programming.
• Knowledge of electrical functional safety systems for robotics and motion control (Category / performance level, etc.).
• Leadership experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics. Or significant working experience within the industry.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry.
• Local or willing to relocate near our HQ office in Aurora, OH.

$90K - 130K