We are seeking a skilled and driven Electrical & Controls Engineer to join Hadrian’s Special Projects division, a team dedicated to building cutting-edge, custom automation work centers for bespoke processing needs. This role is focused on the design, development, and commissioning of specialized work centers that support high-precision, scalable manufacturing.
As part of this team, you will work directly with tooling engineers, software engineers, and project and program managers to bring advanced production systems from concept to operation. You’ll be immersed in the technical aspects of automation, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software across new manufacturing capabilities.
- Lead the electrical and controls design for advanced automated manufacturing systems, including CNC, robotic, and tooling cells.
- Develop and maintain PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or Siemens TIA Portal.
- Integrate and commission a variety of industrial robots and sensors using industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
- Design and debug control panels to industrial standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A).
- Perform onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization, including mentoring junior engineers and codifying best practices.
- Expertise in PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and motion control, especially with TwinCAT 3 or TIA Portal.
- Proficiency in robotic systems integration with ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, or Kuka platforms.
- Experience designing and commissioning electrical systems and panels to industrial safety standards.
- Strong skills in integrating sensors and performing risk assessments in accordance with safety standards such as ISO 13849 or ANSI B11.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems using diagnostic tools and lead structured root cause analysis.
- Experience with high-level programming languages such as C# or Python to extend platform capabilities.
- Proficiency in designing and deploying machine vision systems using platforms like Zivid, LMI, Keyence, or Cognex.
- Familiarity with secure industrial networking and real-time data acquisition systems.
- Experience integrating MES systems and working with data pipelines (REST, MQTT).
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