Systems Engineer

Job Description

Join our team of professionals in a well-respected and rapidly growing company as we push the boundaries in innovation and automation technology in the construction Industry. As an OEM, MiTek is at the forefront of industry change and looking for a talented Systems Engineer with a strong desire to grow and showcase their talents. You will be responsible for designing, programming, and analyzing complex electrical and robotic systems with requirements driven by sound product management practices.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of integrated controls systems, robotics, programming, and digital twin technology.

This role will work onsite 5 days/week based in Earth City, MO.

• Design, develop, evaluate, and support automated industrial machinery products with focus on new product development
• Design, develop, and maintain digital twins in alignment with the project team
• Lead team members through the planning, development, and deployment of complex architectures with a high level of integrated automation
• Generate project execution artifacts of small to large scale deployments (i.e. cost estimates, schedules, resource needs, risks, forecasts, status, etc.)
• Lead requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews, and verification reviews
• Analyze complex problems, identify their true root causes, and translate them into clear, implementable algorithms or methods that improve system performance.
• Lead team members through troubleshooting and root cause/corrective actions
• Design, integrate and test industrial PLCs, control systems, electro-mechanical & robotic systems
• Work with software developers to generate system logic and controls (SW development experience will be a significant advantage)
• Develop and maintain project documentation (i.e. system requirements, engineering drawings, equipment manuals, test plans, project notes, etc.)
• Maintain repositories and revision control of system logic, keeping symmetry between simulation and real-world.
• Ensure compliance with MiTek engineering procedures, guidelines, industry standards, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery
• Perform engineering analysis/calculations where applicable
• Enter new/update existing data in MRP/ERP system
• Support Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Purchasing, Installation, and Customer Service Organizations throughout a product's lifecycle
• Review and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Interpret and translate system requirements into actionable technical direction
• Mentor less experienced electrical engineers and designers
• Manage individual tasking while leading other electrical/robotic engineers through project execution with minimal oversight
• Some travel required (up to 25% during critical on-site activities)
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Computer Engineering or related field from an accredited university
• 8+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical or systems engineering required
• Must have integration and testing experience with robotics or automation
• Must have experience with requirements development and validation
• Experience in the utilization of vision systems and robotics
• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages
• Proficiency in robotic programming languages, coordinates, and software tools
• Strong understanding of automation systems and PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) with strong preference for Siemens tools (Proneta, and TIA-Portal) and industrial networks (Profi Net, Profi Safe)
• Expertise in Virtual Twin technology and its applications in robotics
• Proficiency with motor controllers, VFDs, servos, and sensors
• Ability to rapidly diagnose and troubleshoot automated systems
• Understanding of power distribution, circuit breakers, and terminal blocks
• Understanding of strength of materials, statics, and dynamics
• Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems
• Understanding of electrical symbols with experience in circuit analysis
• Ability to understand, implement, and diagnose information on a mechanical component/assembly…