Purpose of the Role
BCA Mpac Group is located in beautiful Newburyport Massachusetts. Boston Conveyor and Automation (BCA) has brought together a very experienced and successful team to focus on the automation process in the food manufacturing, life science and general manufacturing industries.
Due to rapid growth, BCA is seeking a talented Automation Engineer to join our team. To qualify for this position an individual must be capable of meeting the requirements below and have a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience. This position reports to the Lead Programing Manager.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Design, specification, implementation, commissioning, trouble-shooting, and continuous improvement of automated systems for food & beverage and life science applications
- Documentation of process sequence of operations
- Specification of automation hardware and software
- Development of process documentation including but not limited to sequence of operations, IO mapping etc.
- Programming to include but not limited to
- PLC’s
- HMI’s
- Motion including complex multi axis servo systems
- Robotics with line tracking
- Machine vision, both integrated with robotics and stand alone
- Support of:
- Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) execution
- Site start-up and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) execution
- Operational support
- Control system troubleshooting support
Technical Skills & Qualifications
To qualify for this position, candidates should have the following skills and abilities:
- Automated system risk assessments
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Results-oriented and innovative
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines
- Ability to visualize a process or system from concept to development
- Strong planning, organizational and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers, vendors and other stakeholders.
- Ability to travel up to 25%; sometimes being away for one to two weeks simultaneously
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ladder Logic programming, preferably Rockwell
- Vision system programming (Cognex, Fanuc, Keyence)
- Strong understanding of safety standards
Desirable
- OEM Original Equipment Manufacturing Experience
- Experience with automated systems for food & beverage and life science applications
Core Values & Benefits
Mpac Core Values
- Integrity
- Drive
- Collaboration
- Expertise
- Innovation
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k with matching
- Paid time off (Vacation, Holiday, Sick)
Relationship and Reporting Line
- Reports to: Lead Programming Manager
- Direct Reports (if applicable): NA
- Working relationships with: Electrical, Controls, Robotics & Mechanical Engineering, Project Management
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
