At Shape Technologies Group (SHAPE) we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success. SHAPE is a strategic combination of companies including Flow International,  H20 Jet, Dynamic Robotic Solutions (DRS), KMT Waterjet,  AquaDyne, Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Tech-Con Automation, Aquarese, Projet System and TOPS.  Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world. The core technology of SHAPE was founded in high pressure waterjet cutting, cleaning, and surface preparation. Today, SHAPE’s offerings span automated assembly, material handling, software, process control, robotic motion systems, ultrahigh-pressure cutting and cleaning, aftermarket parts, and extensive support.

The SHAPE difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, SHAPE team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality.

Spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries, SHAPE is expanding its reach through a growing number of direct and indirect channels. By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.

We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.

What it’s Like to Work Here.

We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.

What We Offer.

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, education reimbursement, charitable gift matching and more.

Who You Are.

The Automation and Controls Engineer is responsible for design, implementation and support of our controls systems from initial customer requirements gathering to the released products’ sustaining engineering support.

 The Automation and Controls Engineer serves three primary roles:

1. Serve as a member of the engineering oversight team to aid in the evaluation of technical solutions to meet business needs

2. Lead by example – drive product development and/or research based projects directly, and

3. Provide guidance and aid in mentorship to the electrical/controls engineering team.

   Major Duties and Responsibilities:

   Responsible for all aspects of industrial control subsystems for Flow products including the large installed base of legacy systems and new products in development

• Collaborate with stakeholders and program management to define strategic direction and prioritize controls design enhancements and features

• Review high level strategic requirements and collaborate with product managers, business development team members, and members of quality organization to define tasks, acceptance criteria, electrical designs, and controls enhancements

• Leads by example; owns controls based product development projects and manage through NPD process

• Coordinates system validation testing in conjunction with software development team leaders

• Prepare controls design and architecture approach for custom engineered business proposal efforts

• Work with Designers to generate electrical drawing packages (schematic + assembly) using  EPLAN and/or  Solidworks Electrical  ECAD design software

Education/Experience and/or Training:

BS EE, CS, Physics or Mathematics with minimum of 3 years relevant stand-alone machine motion controls design work experience; MS level degree or 7 years relevant motion control design experience preferred.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in any of the following – industrial controls design and implementation, CNC motion controls design, robotics motion controls design, automation controls design

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated track record of developing products that meet market requirements and are manufacturable and field supportable.

2. Critical thinking problem solver capable of leading by example

3. Ability to lead projects

4. Strong understanding of how engineering efforts impact the overall business; grasps assignment of engineering projects based on business needs

5. Practical design and implementation experience in any combination of the following with an emphasis on motion control:

   • Motion control design and configuration

   • Industrial control system design

   • PLC Programming

     • Beckhoff Twincat

     • DeltaTau PMAC or PPMAC

     • IEC 61131-3

     • c, c++ programming experience

   • Modern digital control and real-time network protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet UP, Ethernet Powerlink, Sercos III etc.)

   • Experience with standard software design processes and version control tools (GIT, TFS, SVN, etc.)

6. High level of analytical ability and application of problem solving tool set to complex engineering requirements

7. Ability to work live on machines for development, testing and validation of control system software

8. Strong oral and written communication skills

9. Knowledge of National Electric Code (including NFPA 79) and European CE  directives and standards for industrial machinery

Travel:

Approximately 15% travel will be required for customer visits, trade shows and worldwide factory meetings.

No Recruiters Please!

Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer.  Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided.  If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.  All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential. 

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.