Sr. Automation Controls Engineers

Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

Assist with RFQ preparation and review vendor proposals for automation equipment. Enforce application of and guide vendors through proper implementation of Rivian standards. Establish test plans and control test plan execution at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for various buy-offs including virtual commissioning, safety, FAT, and SAT. Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother. Review and approve electrical schematics for automation equipment using 480/240/120VAC and 24VDC circuits. Review and approve pneumatic hardware selection and circuits are appropriate for the use case. Review and approve network topologies and IP address allocation, optimizing the equipment for remote accessibility, diagnostics, backups, data collection, and cybersecurity. Write, review, and approve PLC logic using Ladder and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. Create, review, and approve user HMI and SCADA screens that are user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment. Implement MES logic for production and performance management into the PLCs and HMIs. Guide, review, and approve vendors through proper implementation of (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment. Debug and optimize automated processes to minimize cycle time, maximize availability and improve yield. Support vendors all the way through installation and commissioning to start of production and initial ramp. Train Maintenance and Production teams who will support the equipment after deployment into production.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field and 3 years of experience in any occupation of controls engineer or related. Experience must include: Programming industrial equipment using IEC 61131-3; Programming Allen-Bradley Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs; Programming HMIs for fully and semi-automated equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, and TwinCAT HMI; Designing and troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and EtherCAT; Communications between machine PLCs and database systems; and Safety standards ANSI/RIA15.06 and OSHA. Salary Range: $126,000-$167,000/yr. Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment. View additional information at www.rivianbenefits.com. Email resume to hrmobility@rivian.com