Axelgaard career opportunity

Research, design, develop, and implement equipment automation and robotic applications. Develop, modify and troubleshoot the software which operates current and new equipment

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze production processes, develop automation solutions
• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic and electro-mechanical components or systems consisting of 6-axis robots, SCARA robots, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, and co-bots
• Write software to control robotic systems for applications
• Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes to incorporate into new and existing equipment
• Responsible for the application of automation engineering principles in the design, specification, construction, startup, and validation of process equipment
• Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations such as automated pick & place, sorting, moving, or stacking production materials
• Build, configure, and test robots or robotic applications and use version control software to manage application development projects
• Integrate robotics with peripherals such as PLCs or other equipment and install, calibrate, operate, and maintain robots
• Document robotic application development, and engineering changes
• Write Machine Instruction and Maintenance Procedure documents for production
• Assist with evaluation of robotic systems or prototypes and investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Provide technical support and training (including safety) to production personnel for robotic systems
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education and/or experience:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and CAD software proficiency
• 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical requirements:

• Constant use of hands and arms
• Good depth perception, hearing, speech, and vision (including ability to distinguish colors)
• Lifting up to 40 pounds (up to 3 feet high) 2 times a day

Other skills/abilities:

• Computer literacy, especially knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel programs
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or other CAD programs is strongly preferred
• Experience with Vision-guided motion and inspection highly desirable (Keyence and Cognex a plus)
• Working knowledge of optical sensors (Keyence a plus)
• Robotics programming experience including (EPSON RC+, Python experience a plus)
• Electronic actuator programming experience (including servo motors)
• PLC programming experience (Do-more and Direct Logic a plus)
• Understanding of Serial, Modbus RTU, Modbus over Ethernet and Ethernet IP Explicit protocols
• Ability to read/update machine and regular PCB layout type schematics
• Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI/RIA, ISO) a plus
• Ability to work in a team environment responsible for the development of in-house manufacturing equipment