BIW Automation Engineer

Lucid Motors

Responsibilities:

• Engage with Line builders / integrators, Equipment Suppliers, in developing robotic and controls standards, configurations, & programs and selection of specific equipment and accessories for the required applications.
• Manage and track development of BIW automation (Robotics & Controls) manufacturing systems from initial design phase to installation & commissioning to systems sustenance during production.
• Interface with equipment suppliers to manage and track procurement of automation equipment
• Participate in reviewing, auditing and buy-off of automation system for production capability and safety.
• Architect, write and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
• Develop & integrate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex BIW Production machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting Programming, troubleshooting, and preparation of robots to BIW specifications and cell implementation.
• Integrate equipment, robotics systems, and other automation equipment (such as conveyors) into an automated line system controlled via PLC Teach and operate robots for production on the floor.
• Integrate and commission EOAT onto robots, such as Weld Guns, SPR guns, FDS Guns, Material Handler, Vision Cameras, etc.
• Develop I/O Maps for direct communication between Robots and EOAT
• Develop efficient robot teach paths and programs with safe yet efficient robot x robot all BIW manufacturing lines and processes
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead time limits.
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid/pneumatic plumbing
• Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos
• Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield

Qualifications & Skills:

• Engineering Technology Diploma Or BS/MS Electrical Engineering (Preferred) or equivalent Majors in Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.
• 5+ years of experience as a hands on Controls Engineer or Robotics Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
• Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems
• In depth knowledge of Equipment and Robot Safety standards (such as ANSI/RIA15.06 [ISO 10218], ANSI B11 [ISO 13849], OSHA, Etc.).
• Must Have advanced proficiency in programming Fanuc Robots and familiar with others (ie: Kuka, Yaskawa)
• Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots (Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, ABB, etc)
• Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment Ladder logic PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and RSLogix 5000), Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, SmartGuard, Omron, Pilz) and Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI AB Panel view, FactoryTalk, LabView, Ignition)
• Knowledge and experience of communication protocols / Field bus Networks (IO Link, AB DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, Safety rated field bus networks)
• Serial communication (RS 232) between PLCs and instruments Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
• Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs. Must have a well defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization. Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability to design fault tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
• Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC Hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems
• Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
• Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drives
• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment such as Robot systems, joining systems such as RSW Weld Guns, SPR Joining Guns, Adhesive Servo Driven Dispense systems, LVDT and pressure transducers, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc)
• Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)
• Experience with simulation softwares such as Process Simulate and Roboguide.
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired
• Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired
• Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus
• Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as with SolidWorks and CATIA