R&D Automation Engineer
Job Overview:
Bastian Solutions R&D is a driven team of innovators with a passion for rapid product development and continuous improvement. We combine the technical excellence of our people with the company's industry experience to bring new ideas to life and create value for our customers. Together, we enable Bastian Solutions to provide our clients with world-class distribution and production solutions.
The Automation Engineer I will work with a small state-of-the-art R&D team in Boise to bring new ideas to life that will help transform the material handling industry. They will utilize the latest technologies to integrate robotics into material handling systems for complex applications. This includes R&D and prototype development to successfully bring new products to market. The process involves understanding the customer's goals and objectives and developing engineered solutions to meet these goals.
Job Functions:
- Design schematics for successful electrical and controls projects with regards to system functionality, customer satisfaction, schedule, time, and budget.
- Test and validate electrical designs.
- Participate in design reviews.
- Document functional specifications to support electrical and controls projects.
- Specify and select parts, evaluate their operation, and integrate them into designs.
- Program safety PLCs for AGV and controls applications.
- Program PLCs for controls applications.
- Assist with schedule and plan that maintain JIRA project while communicating it with managers.
- Remain up to date on all industry trends and new research.
- Cross collaboration with other disciplines within R&D and with other Bastian business units to come up with innovating new ideas and new technologies.
- Track projects and report progress and issues to the engineering manager.
- Assist in resolving engineering issues as they arise by working closely with the engineering team, vendors, and technicians.
- Ensure we meet and exceed our customer's expectations through superior design and implementation.
- Complete all administrative tasks/paperwork in timely manner.
- Ability to prioritize individual tasks on your own based while understanding project priorities from a macro level.
- Attend training and become certified in applicable controls technologies or programs.
Travel Requirements:
- 25% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)
Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications :
- 0-2 years’ experience in an Automation/Controls Engineer position or equivalent degree
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Understanding of basic electrical theory and circuit design
- Comfortable working in a lean agile team
- Ability to analyze engineering problems and develop creative solutions
- Excellent organization and prioritization of daily tasks and projects
- Ability to utilize project management and time tracking systems
- Assist with schedule and plan that maintain JIRA
- Background in a collaborative role with multiple disciplines
- Ability to multi-task while maintaining progress toward completing overall goal
- Ability to write thorough documentation for new software and processes
- Willing to accept mentorship
- Self-guided and proactive learner
- Aptitude for hands on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
- Extremely computer literate with MS Office products
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills
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About Bastian Solutions:
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.
In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
- Vacation/Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Volunteer Work
- Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
- Company Meetings & Events
Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.