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Sterling Engineering

Automation Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States


The Automation Engineer (AGV ASRS) is responsible for specifying, designing, installing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling, and applications, specifically for the implementation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS). Responsibilities: Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately complex automation equipment, tooling, and applications to automate manufacturing processes. Develop and implement an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in a highly automated medical manufacturing facility. Design, program, and integrate Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) systems that will connect manufacturing systems within the facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement new automation technologies. Interface with vendors and suppliers to source components and systems. Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes. Understand the machine operating standards, on the sequence of wear and tear parts and product defects Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Engineer with Automation, robotics, PLCs programming and industrial controls. Proven experience with RFID technology and systems. Hands on experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++ or Similar. Experience with high volume, automated manufacturing (Preferred).