Junior Robotics and Controls Specialist

Junior Robotics & Controls Specialist

Fayetteville, AR

 

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

 

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you!  Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/ 

 

The Role

Are you ready to launch your career at the forefront of industrial automation?

As a Junior Robotics & Controls Specialist in Fayetteville, AR, you’ll become part of a supportive team of problem solvers and creative thinkers, working together to design, build, and integrate custom automation solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to further develop your skills in controls programming, machine vision, and robotics, while collaborating with experienced technical leaders who will guide you through unique engineering challenges. If you’re enthusiastic about learning, enjoy hands-on work with new technologies, and want to grow with a company that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork, this is your chance to build a strong foundation and advance your career. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team during the early project stages by assisting with the development of functional specifications and contributing to design direction under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist the mechanical and electrical design teams in the selection, testing, and integration of hardware such as robots, motion controllers, sensors, and vision systems.
• Design and develop code for automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, Vision Systems) aligning with functional requirements and Convergix's internal programming standards.
• Design and develop software programs tailored to customer and project requirements, following standard Convergix programming methods.
• Debug and commission control systems during integration at Convergix's facility and customer sites.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of machine functionality to ensure the integrity and compliance of the system with customer specifications.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites for installation, commissioning, and training purposes.
• Work collaboratively with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to provide comprehensive and functional automation systems.
• Prepare accurate documentation for each project including operator, maintenance, and training manuals for each project.
• Provide technical problem-solving support and training to customers.

Note: The nature of the role may require working over weekends or outside standard business hours. Trips to customer sites in North America several times per year, with travel expectations of up to 20% of your time, typically lasting 1-2 weeks.

 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Passion and dedication for learning automation and controls programming and commissioning methodologies within industrial automation
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and/or sufficient industry experience and training
• Machine Vision experience, AI Machine Learning, Cognex or Keyence Inspection experi