Net2Source Inc. is a Global Workforce Solutions Company, headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ with its local offices in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado and Michigan and its global operations in Canada, UK, Europe, UAE, Malaysia, Australia, China, Singapore, and India. Net2Source offers a wide gamut of consulting solutions customized to specific client needs including but not limited to Application Development, Workforce Management and Project Consulting.Job Posting Title: Associate – Factory Automation EngineerJob Profile: 6FA2 (4B) - MP&P Engineer (Mfg Systems and Simulation)Job Description SummaryThe successful candidate will be responsible for developing robust solutions and control algorithm for automated equipment\Robotic manufacturing lines using PLC HMI systems. He will support the implementation of advanced controllers and its system engineering methods to future factory lines. His role will include optimization of control systems and integration of technological upgrades to the existing production systems. Job DescriptionBoeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is based in Bangalore, India and is engaged in the development and support of advanced aerospace and aviation technologies, products, and services. Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) India is part of Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC), and is focused on innovation, and developing & transitioning new technologies in support of Boeing products and services. We work across the complete product lifecycle of Boeing's commercial aircraft, military aircraft, rotorcraft, space vehicles, UAVs, and advanced vehicle prototypes. We provide innovative support for our current and future products and services, act as global scouts for innovative technologies, and solve our customers' most difficult technology challenges.The Boeing Research & Technology India team has an immediate opening for Factory Automation Engineer. The selected individual will develop solutions for controls of automated manufacturing cells & Lines dedicated for assembly of commercial airplane, defense, industrial and space products. He/She/They will support in projects which involves development of engineering solutions to production systems and increase the operational efficiency of manufacturing facilities (OEE), improve/optimize the productivity of Boeing operations and manufacturing, improve process capability (Cpk). In addition, the candidate will support senior members of the team in achieving the overall vision and direction of Boeing's Research and Technology development in the field of Advanced Production Systems.
This position will be based out of Bangalore, India and will work with other colleagues located in India, United States and other global locations. This position will report to the Manager – AI, Analytics & Automation. Position Responsibilities:- Program and install PLCs including S7-1500s, S7-300/400 and ET200's.
- Program and install Siemens HMI / SCADA systems including comfort panels, Remote Pendants and IPC's.
- Develop User Interface's using Wincc prof / Wincc Adv.
- Play pivotal role in hardware selection using entire Siemens automation portfolio. (For example., selection of standard electric motors, servo motors to high voltage and DC motors from Simotics product line)
- Program and install SINAMICS converters including VFD, ASD, VSI & CSI.
- Responsible for automation and controls system design, specifications, programming, simulation, testing, as well as start-up assistance.
- Assist in defining the data structure layout and data flow model.
- Participate in the Safety Lifecycle (SLC) activities related to PLC and shutdown system, which may include: LOPA/PHA, design, implementation, commissioning, MOC, and decommissioning
- Responsible for development of electrical schematics using applications like Auto-CAD / E-Plan.
- Assist development of control algorithm for automated equipment, complex Kinematic device, multi axis controller R&D projects.
- Assist in maturing R&D projects to robust and standardized products.
- Assist in developing a functional description of the automation solution such as the control scheme, alarms, screens, reports, and others.
- Work on allied technologies like drilling, fastening, assembly, metal finishing, material handling, automated material movement, Vision systems & dispensing.
- Integrate smart motors, pneumatic components and power tools (Example., JVL motors, SMC pneumatics, Destaco clamps, ATI tool changers & Altas copco)
- Work closely with robot programmers to integrate PLC \ cell controllers to robot controllers.
- Responsible for calibration, troubleshooting, testing, repairing and improving methods of sensing, measurements, and actuation systems and tools.
- Support various application development /deployment tasks and maintain overall quality objectives of OTD/FTQ.
- Provide detailed documentation to users on systems designs and programming.
Basic Qualifications (essential requirements a candidate MUST have to qualify for the position):- Bachelors Engineering degree, Preferably ELECTRICAL / INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL, INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION.
- 6+ years of work experience in PLC, HMI, SCADA, Control Panels, AC/DC/Servo Drives, sensors & other field instruments.
- Proficiency in software development, validation, verification, integration and commissioning of PLC / HMI, Failsafe systems, Drives and Motion controllers of Siemens product line.
- Good command over tools like Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal), Wincc Professional/Advanced, Simatic Integrated Safety and S7 Simulators.
- Proficiency in various programming methods like S7 Ladder Logic, Structured Text, FB's, SFCs, SCL, AML and Pack Client.
- Experience working in an agile development environment using common tools such as JIRA and Git
- Self-starter and strong desire to work on exploratory assignments; Motivation for innovation & new solution development, and working with cross functional teams across organization.
- Worked on gathering detailed user inputs and requirements to improve, streamline and automate specific functional application areas.
- Worked on providing inputs to security considerations and infrastructure impacts of requirements.
- Assisted in the development of standards, naming conventions, protocols, procedures, guidelines and test plans
- Must have Hardware Understanding: Encoders, motors, sensors, load cells, different multicore controllers.
Desired Technical Skills:- Thorough understanding of health and safety operating procedures
- Conversant with industrial robot integration preferably with ABB robot's Profi-safe package.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems design and operation including machine design, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
- Well versed in Industrial Ethernet, Industrial Security and Industrial Remote with PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus and OPC UA.
- Experience in SINAMICS S120 and SINAMICS G120 low-voltage converters, SINAMICS G130 / G150 / G180 / S150, SINAMICS medium-voltage converters and SIMOTICS.
- Experience in integration of SIRUS, STARTER / SCOUT and SIMOCODE hardware modules using its parametrization software.
- Fair working experience in WinCC V7 or multi-platform SCADA, SIMATIC TIA and WinCC openness. SCADA IPC Packages.
- Trained on S7 Advanced controllers like T-CPU (Technology PLC), NPU (neural processing unit) and MFP (ODK - Multifunctional platform CPU)
- Hands-on experience in automation software development Kits (SDK's) applying high level languages like C++, Phython
- Able to apply object-oriented concepts to add functionality to HMI's and dashboards.
- Competent in integration of Cell controllers with Enterprise PLM/ERP/MoM systems using tools like Opcenter Execution Discrete (formerly known as "SIMATIC IT United Architecture Discrete Manufacturing") Camstar, SIMATIC IT, Preactor, QMS Professional, and R&D Suite.
- Experience with OPC, custom implementation of API Interfaces, batch file Interfaces, and PI UFL for web scripting
- Install, configure and troubleshoot hardware such as barcode scanners, printers, and MES Client PC's
- Familiarity with data and data historians, MES, shop floor processes, documentation, OEE, and other manufacturing technologies and practices.
- Provide support for configuration of displays within OSI soft PI and the development of data.
- Exposure to controls programming and integration of SINUMERIK ONE, SINUMERIK 840D sl, and SINUMERIK 840D
- Familiarity with prevailing equipment design codes and standards is a plus.