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Rivian Staff Automation Controls Engineers in Normal, Illinois
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Staff Automation Controls Engineers with Rivian Automotive, LLC in Normal, IL. Assist with RFQ preparation and review vendor proposals for manufacturing automation equipment ranging in size from single work cells to entire shops. Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivians factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety. Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother. Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality. Troubleshoot any controls related downtime events on the production lines as a priority. Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES. Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed. Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment. Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs. Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment. Assist in the installation and commissioning of new production lines as they land at the factory. Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI. Supervise a team of engineers. Domestic and international travel required approximately 25% of the time.\ \ RQMTS: Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related field and 5 years of experience in any occupation involving mechatronics engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related. Experience must include working with developing electrical schematics using ePLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical; using electrical standards including NFPA79, National Electrical Code, and UL508A; programming industrial equipment using IEC 61131-3; working with communications between machine PLCs and database systems; programming Allen-Bradley Rockwell Siemens, and/or Beckhoff PLCs; programming HMIs for fully and semi-automated equipment using FactorTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, and/or TwinCAT HMI; interfacing PLCs with industrial 6-axis robots including Fanuc, Kawasaki, and ABB; designing and troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and EtherCAT; performing systems integration, electronics and systems troubleshooting, startup and commissioning; and implementing new electronic systems technology, including research of new technology for enhancement of existing systems. Salary Range: \$126,000-\$169,000/yr. Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment. View additional information at http://www.rivianbenefits.com. Email resume to Rivian Automotive, LLC, Attn: Mobility, Job Ref #: SACE25JAAA, hrmobility@rivian.com