Automation Systems Engineer

Company: IPG Photonics
Location: Davenport
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

Who we are - IPG Photonics Corporation is the leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used primarily in materials processing and other diverse applications. The Company's mission is to make its fiber laser technology the tool of choice in mass production. IPG accomplishes this mission by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with other types of lasers and non-laser tools, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease costs. IPG is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts and has more than 30 facilities worldwide. We are looking for an Automation Systems Engineer to join our growing Genesis team in Davenport, IA. In this role you will be responsible for performing activities associated with the design, programming and startup of automated systems. Duties / Responsibilities -

• Work with Project Managers and customers in preparation of system quotations and runoff - this includes lead engineering, software development, process development and robot programming
• Technical resource to customers, Design Engineers, and Project Managers
• Provide consulting, lead engineering of new designs for customers and Genesis products
• Use PLC and various other controls programming for standard products and custom equipment
• Debugging operation of the workcell and establish a fully functional and safe machine
• Educate Engineering staff on the standard product software and system operation
• Evaluate, select and develop new applications for emerging technologies (maintaining Genesis' unique value proposition to the automation market)
• Communicate with customers, both internal and external, to thoroughly understand their needs and to clearly communicate the proposed solution
• Document and organize procedures and interfacing of process equipment
• Responsible for system startups at customer facility
• Establish the maximum performance of the system

Keywords: IPG Photonics, Davenport , Automation Systems Engineer, Other , Davenport, Iowa