Sr. Controls Engineer

SR. CONTROLS ENGINEER

LOCATION
Acton, MA

COMPANY
Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform.

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Control Engineer will lead in Hardware/Software Controls development utilized on assembly and packaging equipment, process equipment and high speed applications. They will be responsible for leading the installation and start-up of new equipment, improvements to existing equipment and other continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. The candidate must be self-driven and quick to learn and able to perform in a very dynamic work environment, balancing a wide variety of projects and work activities. The Acton site is a global business HQ and product development site with all commercial, business functions and manufacturing co-located with all technical disciplines. This offers a broad range of career and experience building opportunities.

SALARY
$130k-$150k (commensurate with experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices, creating automated systems and software to control them
• Develop, Install, and improve control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs and PLCs programs on high speed assembly, packaging, and process equipment.
• Develop, collaborate on, and review wiring diagrams and logic for new equipment, field retrofits, and upgrades.
• Actively participate in algorithmic, control, mechanical design discussions and code reviews.
• Develop tools to assist with algorithm development, algorithm testing, and image quality evaluation and validation
• Develop novel, accurate computer vision algorithm and advanced systems with a focus on real-time object recognition, object tracking, camera calibration and 3D reconstruction
• Configure vision systems (PC, frame grabbers, cameras, illumination, motion control interfaces)
• Troubleshoot, continuously improve, and create imaging programs for assembly and processing equipment
• Utilize excellent troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach to identify root cause and define solution
• Research, explore and analyze data patterns programs for specifications, feasibility studies, and productivity improvements using existing data science tools and self-created programs
• Perform statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and generate automated reporting.
• Assist data engineering in documentation and data catalog and implementation of analytics tools.
• Technical support of continuous improvement and six sigma projects related to Plant operations.
• Ability to Plan task, be independent, self-motivated and respond in a dynamic and fast growing environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of hands on control system design and development experience for high speed, automated assembly equipment
• PLC programming experience
• HMI programming experience
• Strong Programming knowledge of Rockwell Automation RSLogix5000 and FTView ME and SE preferred
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Keyence or Cognex vision software and ABB Robotics preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related field

Insulet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V