Controls Engineer (Onsite)

Job Description

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Position Overview:
The Global Controls Engineering Group showcases talented professionals, world-class technologies, and innovative solutions that “power” the quality and performance of Insulet Corporation’s unique drug delivery devices.  The Controls Engineer provides engineering and technical resource expertise in order to maximize the Global Controls Engineering Group contribution to company performance.

The Controls Engineer will provide Hardware/Software Controls development utilized on assembly and packaging equipment, process equipment and high-speed applications.  The candidate will be responsible for improvements to existing equipment and other continuous improvement initiatives.  This position requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.  The candidate must be self-driven and quick to learn and able to perform in a very dynamic work environment, balancing a wide variety of projects and work activities.
The Acton site is a global business HQ and product development site with all commercial, business functions and manufacturing co-located with all technical disciplines.  This offers a broad range of career and experience building opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices, creating automated systems and software to control their safe and effective operation in validated medical device environment.

• Work effectively in a collaborative, hands-on, and dynamic team environment

• Develop, Install, and improve control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, I/O systems, and PLCs programs on high-speed assembly, packaging, and process equipment.

• Develop, collaborate on, and review wiring diagrams and logic.

• Actively participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews.

• Develop novel, accurate computer vision algorithm and advanced systems with a focus on real-time object recognition, object tracking, camera calibration and 3D reconstruction

• Configure vision systems (PC, frame grabbers, cameras, illumination, motion control interfaces)

• Troubleshoot, continuously improve, and create imaging programs for production equipment

• Utilize strong troubleshooting skills approach to identify root cause and define solution

• Research, explore and analyze data patterns programs for specifications, feasibility studies, and productivity improvements using existing data science tools and self-created programs

• Technical support of continuous improvement and six sigma projects for Plant efficiency

• Ability to Plan task, be independent, self-motivated in a dynamic and fast growing environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Appreciation of hands on complex assembly and manufacturing equipment experience including clean sheet design, design, and implementation of continuous improvement for discrete component assembly equipment.

• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Keyence or Cognex vision software and ABB Robotics.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding of engineering, design, and development of manufacturing equipment for high volume, high speed, high precision assembly operation and complex industrial systems

• Programming knowledge of Rockwell Automation RSLogix5000 and FTView ME and SE

• Knowledge of VFD and Servo drives.  (AB Powerflex and Kinetix preferred)

• Power distribution calculations (ampacities, SCCR, etc.)

• Understanding of modern machine safety applications is a strong plus

• Experience with B&R controls software and hardware is a strong plus.

• Experience in controls of automation, high-speed component feeding, material handling

• Strong knowledge of servo motion control concepts and robotics

• Knowledge of visual computing tasks, such as camera representations and related data processing, 3D world to image mapping.

• Knowledge of model architectures and techniques across range of domains, including image classification, object detection, image segmentation, anomaly detection and object tracking

• Proficiency in robot system design including selection of IO devices and controls components, creating power distribution and network architecture diagrams, creating detailed electrical schematics, documenting sequence of operation and functional requirements.

• Hands-on ability to setup a robot application from scratch including configuration, programming, teaching, safeguarding and validation of automated sequences is a plus

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis (hypothesis testing, regression modeling) and exposure to machine learning algorithms is a plus

• Experience in one or more analytic software tools is a plus

• Familiarity with Visual Basic Programming and Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Spotfire, PowerBI, Tableau)

• Strong project management, organizational and documentation skills

• Ability to multitask and maintain focus on priorities.

• Solid communications and report writing skills

• Ability to uphold Safety standards, to participate in Continuous Process Improvement on the job, and to follow our business best practices.

Physical Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be expected to travel domestically and internationally. Anticipated travel is estimated at 10%.

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NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $95,600.00 - $143,450.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off (PTO) • And additional employee wellness programs Application Details: This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.