AMR SYSTEMS ENGINEER-ONSITE at Schneider Packaging Equipment – Brewerton, New York

Base Hourly Range: $85k-$120k

Reports to – OEM Engineering Manager, Custom Solutions

Direct Reports – N/A

Annual Bonus: N/A

Remote: Onsite role with remote options available

Status – Exempt

Company Website: www.schneiderequip.com

ABOUT SCHNEIDER

At Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, Inc. (“Schneider”), we believe innovation starts with the consumer. This approach has propelled our success in developing real-world solutions that allow us to automate the supply of life’s products. With over 50 years of industry problem-solving in end-of-line automation, Schneider is a leading manufacturer of case packing and robotic palletizing solutions. Headquartered in Upstate New York, we design state-of-the-art machinery for customers in industries such as: food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, personal care, plastics, and paper.

Schneider is now a part of the Pacteon family of companies. Our continued growth has allowed us to really be our Customer’s one source for end of line packaging solutions.

ABOUT PACTEON

Pacteon Group provides one source for best-in-class automation focused on end of line packaging solutions, providing the highest-level customer experience. Through a broad range of robotic and non-robotic equipment, ability to integrate solutions seamlessly across portfolio companies, and full sales and service coverage, Pacteon is uniquely positioned to design flexible and custom solutions for your automation needs. For more information on Pacteon, please visit www.pacteon.com .

OUR CORE VALUES

We believe and live our Core Values, our IPACT:

Integrity

Pride

Accountability

Customer Service

Teamwork

Our Pacteon Promise is “We make it right”. As our customer’s one source for end-of-line packaging solutions, everyone plays an important role to make that happen. We provide internal growth paths for our employees and support them in their professional development goals. Diversity is important to us; we are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for innovation and growth both for our employees and our Company.

SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

As an AMR Systems Engineer, you work closely with our Sales, Applications, Service, and Aftermarket teams to deliver business value to our end users, and OEM partners through designing, testing, and implementing AMR solutions. AMR System Engineers design and implement fleets of OTTO (or similar) autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and software at our customer facilities. Collaborate with customers as the primary technical AMR solution expert during the project design phase, leading interactions to ensure successful outcomes during deployment and implementation. In addition, you will deliver training to our staff, integration partners and end-users, and evaluate use cases to establish guidelines, standards, and best practices for how OTTO (or similar) products can be used by the market. Furthermore, the AMR System Engineer is a major contributor in defining our product requirements and is a major influencer of our product roadmap.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design detailed solutions of AMR systems (preferably with OTTO by Rockwell Automation products) to meet the customer requirements; this includes workflow design, attachment design, map design, IT strategy, and development/modification of middle layer software logic using Ignition OPC/UA, FT Optix and/or PLC logic design and modification
• Project planning for the deliverables and work packages you own.
• Communicate technical details and status to the customer and broader project team.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware technical issues using internal tools available.
• Author and execute acceptance test plans for validation of system functionality and performance.
• Commissioning and integration of AMR systems at client facilities throughout North America; this includes traveling to customer or integration partner facility for on-site deployment and integration with facility side automation equipment and business systems.
• On-site support at customer sites to capture issues and support system optimization efforts to drive improvements to customer operations
• Optimize system performance through analysis, simulation, and experimentation.
• Deliver training to Pacteon staff, integration partners and end-users
• Author new product requirements based on the lessons learned from your design and commissioning activities.
• Cross train with controls engineering department to learn how to test and commission palletizer cells. This includes developing a Fanuc robotics programming skillset.
• Work with the engineering team to improve department tools, processes, and working relationships with other departments.
• Ability to travel for business up to 50% travel. Travel will come in bursts of 3-6 weeks onsite consecutively for testing and implementation.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Education:

o Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

o Other technical degrees and/or relevant AMR implementation experience can be substituted

· Experience:

o Experience implementing AMR/AGV systems is required

o PLC design and integration experience is preferred

o Ability to communicate complex technical solutions with customers and internal teams.

o Experience working directly with clients/end-users

o Strong understanding of manufacturing use cases, layouts, and automation solutions.

o Proficient in AutoCAD software for designing layouts.

o Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition OPC/UA software and/or FT Optix

o Proficiency in manufacturing execution systems (MES), warehouse execution systems (WES) and related logistics business software.

· Skills:

o Expert with OTTO Motors Fleet Manager software

o Demonstrated ability to work with Linux

o Train users of automated equipment/software

o Author and modify software code (python, C++, or other)

o Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

BENEFITS

· Medical/HSA/FSA

· Dental

· Vision

· 401k

· Company paid Life and AD&D

· Optional Life Insurance

· Flexible Work Schedule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirement

Never

Sometimes

Frequently

Sitting

X

Standing/Walking

X

Lifting/Carrying Upto 10 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying Upto 30 lbs

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Keyboarding

X

Gross Manipulation

X

Fine Manipulation

X

Driving

X

Stooping

X

Speaking

X

Hearing

X

Near Visual Acuity

X

Ability to Travel

X