Industrial Controls Engineer

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Mesa, Arizona, United States Salary: $91,700 - $163,700/year

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United Health Group Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job description:

This role entails being a lead resource on industrial automation projects which range from day-to-day improvement changes to large capital projects across numerous pharmacy fulfillment centers within the organization. You will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and testing both cutting-edge and classic automation solutions in our industrial processes, with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and stability.

As the Engineer in this capacity, you will be responsible for all aspects of industrial automations including Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs/PLCs), electrical systems, vision systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, fieldbus networks, robotics, pneumatics, Integrated PCs (IPCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) , conveyance, and sensing. You will demonstrate and develop expertise in all aspects of the automation process from new automation development to troubleshooting existing automations in a production environment.

Schedule for this position will be on-site, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Location:

1830 South Horne, Mesa, AZ

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead the research, design, and development of industrial automation systems, from conceptualization to production

Troubleshoot and resolve hands-on technical issues related to new and existing automated equipment, drive short term and long-term fixes based on issues

Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams (IT, OT, Operations, Maintenance) to identify automation opportunities, requirements, and formulate solutions

Determine and execute solutions based on data backed insights, cost benefit analysis,Commissioning and coding of Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs/PLCs), robotic systems, SCADA systems, vision systems, and other automation components to meet project specifications

Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams, including coaching, to enhance our culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Conduct testing, data gathering, and preform analytics to troubleshoot intermittent issues and improve performance of equipment

Manage installation and startup testing of equipment, including generation and execution of test plans, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and operations or maintenance trainings

Administrate and execute changes to existing production equipment to minimize impact on production

Develop documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, test plans, and maintenance/repair documentation

Other duties may be assigned based on business needs

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in an industrial application/environment preferably manufacturing or process industries.

Proven experience in designing and implementing industrial automation and robotics solutions

Proficiency in programming PLCs (e.g. ladder logic, statement list), robotic systems (e.g., robotic arms), and industrial communication networks, and comprehension of electrical control systems drawings

Ability to independently lead and execute complex automation projects through diverse requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics

Ability to generate technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Beckhoff Twin Cat Control systems

Knowledge of safety standards and regulations in industrial automation (e.g. NFPA 70E)
Proficiency with automation equipment (conveyors, motors, IO devices,…