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Company: Kelly Services
Location: Fallbrook, CA
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

Automation Engineer | Fallbrook, CA

Direct Hire

 

Summary:

 

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

 

 

Education and/or Experience:

 

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering and CAD software proficiency. 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

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)
  • 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


As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.


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