Current Openings

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Controls Engineer

The Qualified applicant must possess:

• Strong programming knowledge of motion controllers, PLC's, servo systems, vision systems and HMI's
• Familiarity with industrial applications of electronics and pneumatics
• 5 years experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming and configuration preferred
• 5 years experience with Cognex vision programming
• Ability to manage time and priorities under demanding circumstances
• Excellent communication, listening, and reasoning skills
• AutoCad proficiency a plus

Primary Duties:

• Programming of motion controls, ladder logic, and HMI's
• Engineer control systems used in high performance machines
• Supervise initial installation and optimization of machinery ensuring maximum production potential
• Administer maintenance and modifications of existing PLC programs
• Efficiently manage multiple projects and processes across a large scope of work, simultaneously gauging task priority
• Convey and validate project objectives and results
• Provide phone support for division technicians for trouble shooting

Experienced with:

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens equipment
• Trouble shooting, maintenance and programming for various Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC's
• Programming using Ladder Logic
• RS-Logix 5000, PanelView, Factory Talk, FTView, RSView, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix and SLC500

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an associate degree and 5+ years related experience in industrial automation controls

5 to 10% travel required

Field Service Engineer

The Qualified applicant must possess:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills to solve a multitude of equipment related problems both mechanically and electrically
• Excellent knowledge of industrial automation software packages and systems
• Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics and drawings
• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time, projects and lead a team of subordinates
• A sound knowledge of installation and repair of automation equipment and the correct usage of the tools and equipment required
• Excellent ability to analyze, make decisions and solve problems
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Must be highly organized, systematic and precise in all work efforts

Primary Duties:

• Installation, maintenance and repair of complex electro-mechanical automation systems for the medical device industry at customer facilities in the US and abroad
• Perform functional analysis, de-bug and validation testing of PLC, HMI, servo motion and machine vision programs
• Perform precision assembly, mechanical setup and alignment of machines, diagnose and resolve complex electro-mechanical problems
• Suggest ways to improve the performance of machines and interface with mechanical and controls engineers
• Installation and testing  of new software and hardware upgrades on existing equipment at customer facilities
• Train customers  on operation and preventive maintenance
• Travel, international or domestic for one to two week periods of time alone or as a team member approximately 5 to 6 times a year

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an associate degree and 5+ years related experience in engineering or technology related field

or

• A high school diploma followed by a certification course or a vocational course in electro-mechanical engineering concepts or machining and 10+ years related experience

Kinematic offers an excellent benefit package including health and dental insurance,

a generous 401(k) program, life and disability insurance, 8 paid holidays, PTO, and long-term profit sharing.

Kinematic Automation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants.