Automation Developer II

Job Title :  Automation Developer Level 2  

Desired Expertise :  Design Engineer  

Department:  Engineering  

Reports To:  Engineering Manager  

Substitute:  Automation Developer   

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Come join our team as an Automation Developer II! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401k, disability insurance and paid holidays.”

Summary : As a member of the Martin's Family, the Automation Developer – Level 2 is a professional who has proficient knowledge of technical details, participates in planning projects and installations, embraces continuous improvement, is rigorously dedicated to extraordinary quality and customer service, and continuously strives to improve communication channels. Executes installations of new systems ranging from a single piece to multiple pieces of equipment.  On existing systems completes modifications, upgrades, and expansions to include additions to the system.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  include the following . Other duties may be assigned.  

• Creates and modifies Allen Bradley and  Modicon  programmable logic controller (PLC) programs for our bakery production.   

• Creates and modifies HMI programs for our bakery production using  FactoryTalk  View,  Wonderware , and  Vijeo .  

• Designs engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.   

• Researches, selects, or applies the following: sensors, vision systems, communication technologies, control devices for motion control, position sensing, and pressure sensing.  

• Identifies and selects materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.   

• Upgrades the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.  

• Analyzes existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.   

• Develops data records and mapping to receive  from  and send to company databases,  using the  networking plan  defined by MIS  to support the equipment communications.  

• Develops schematic diagrams, panel layout drawings, and plan layout drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical .  

• Creates  and modifies  programs for  Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), and motor control devices.   

• Use and maintain electrical related software programs.