Programming and Automation Engineer

Continental Disc Corporation has nearly 60 years' experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality, and innovation. We encourage members of the CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement. We value and celebrate the team's efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.

We have an opening for a Programming and Automation Engineer. Under minimal supervision, and in compliance with company policy, the Programming and Automation Engineer will execute programming and automation projects and tasks, develop new automation systems that decrease time, improve quality, and eliminate or reduce safety risks. This individual will work closely with Management and Production, performing work related to equipment and processes needed to support the development of advanced manufacturing processes for pressure relief products.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Lead the efforts to develop new process technology to support the manufacture of new and existing products
• Develop automation systems internally or with 3rd party assistance when required

• Create necessary CAD models, BOMs, and drawings to construct automated systems

• Ensure an automation system is designed and programmed to create a safe work environment for Production staff

• Create LabVIEW programs to monitor and/or control processes

• Create ladder logic-based PLC programs to monitor and/or control processes

• Program and configure HMIs to monitor and/or control processes

• Work with robotics platforms as required for automation system development and deployment

• Troubleshoot existing automated systems and machines

• Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need

What You Bring to the Table:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other related discipline

• Prefer 2 years' experience in programming, automation, mechanical design, and tooling design in an academic or industrial setting

• LabVIEW programming experience, certification is a plus

• PLC configuration and ladder logic programming experience

• Python or similar scripting knowledge is a plus

• SQL knowledge is a plus

• Universal Robotics basic and advanced training or similar collaborative robotics platform

• 3D and 2D CAD/CAM experience, SolidWorks is preferred

• Ability to design and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems

• Knowledge of common industrial sensors and actuators

• Advanced math skills

• Reading skills sufficient to interpret specifications and datasheets

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of applicable engineering and certification standards and codes preferred

Benefits

Working with CDC offers rewards far beyond a paycheck! We offer competitive health and wellness insurance plans, robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, on the job and outside training, vacation time, personal days, flex time and 12 company-paid holidays. We believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding dynamic career. CDC is an EEO/AA employer.