Automation Controls Engineer III Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

Estimate time and material costs for new product machinery quotes
Develop the prototype machine automation specifications, configurations, options list and cost targets; publish and maintain specifications for approval at milestone reviews
Direct concept automation development on test components and test rigs
Report time-plan deviations, project risks, cost overruns, etc. to the Controls Engineering Supervisor
Create/Improve existing code base to improve efficiency or add new features
Stay up to date on new hardware releases and determine how they could improve Delkor's product offerings
Engineer entirely new equipment and machinery lines:
Develop the overall automation controls platform
Specify type of control used to deliver expected results, servo versus pneumatics, sensor types, controls hardware utilized
Develop the software for new machines while maintaining Delkor's programing standards
Utilize technical design reviews as a driver for peer review and communication throughout the project
Follow all industry safety standards as dictated by the relevant government entities (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities, etc.) and drive the use of Safety Risk assessment in evaluating machinery for hazards
Lead and direct the efforts of other department engineers related to new equipment and machinery lines
Provide technical project management and leadership from project order entry through field test completion for newly developed machinery:
In cooperation with the production scheduler, maintain and report weekly project status
In cooperation with sales and project management, draft and communicate the project plan, automation specifications and change orders to the customer
Act as the primary interface with the customer on all technical matters regarding automation
Direct the assembly and validation staff in day-to-day build and test activities
Coordinate with Sales, Project Management and Service Department to solve technical issues in the field
At field test completion, transfer the completed prototype documentation package to the commercial products engineering team
Propose improved work processes with the intent of reducing lead time and costs while improving quality, safety and sharing expertise with co-workers:
Mentor and educate co-workers in best machinery development practices
Contribute to the establishment and refinement of the product development process
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) with the Engineering Department and develop expertise in assigned area of key competency; mentor and educate others in area of expertise
Report machine performance and safety concerns to the Director of Automation
Stay abreast of and inform co-workers on technical advances in the field of machinery automation
Manage Program for Product Line:
Be the owner of a commercialized product line
Preform regular updates on code base to maintain Delkor's current standard
Look for improvements in code base and share with others to improve all Delkor product lines
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned

Job Details Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop new machinery concepts:
Estimate time and material costs for new product machinery quotes
Develop the prototype machine automation specifications, configurations, options list and cost targets; publish and maintain specifications for approval at milestone reviews
Direct concept automation development on test components and test rigs
Report time-plan deviations, project risks, cost overruns, etc. to the Controls Engineering Supervisor
Create/Improve existing code base to improve efficiency or add new features
Stay up to date on new hardware releases and determine how they could improve Delkor's product offerings
Engineer entirely new equipment and machinery lines:
Develop the overall automation controls platform
Specify type of control used to deliver expected results, servo versus pneumatics, sensor types, controls hardware utilized
Develop the software for new machines while maintaining Delkor's programing standards
Utilize technical design reviews as a driver for peer review and communication throughout the project
Follow all industry safety standards as dictated by the relevant government entities (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, local authorities, etc.) and drive the use of Safety Risk assessment in evaluating machinery for hazards
Lead and direct the efforts of other department engineers related to new equipment and machinery lines
Provide technical project management and leadership from project order entry through field test completion for newly developed machinery:
In cooperation with the production scheduler, maintain and report weekly project status
In cooperation with sales and project management, draft and communicate the project plan, automation specifications and change orders to the customer
Act as the primary interface with the customer on all technical matters regarding automation
Direct the assembly and validation staff in day-to-day build and test activities
Coordinate with Sales, Project…