About JLS®: We supply easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry that solve complex packaging challenges. JLS custom vision-guided primary and secondary robotic packaging systems are user-friendly, easy to operate, fast to start-up, and ensure both worker and food safety. We have an exceptional customer-focused and employee-centered culture. JLS® offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an on-site fitness gym, monthly team luncheons, recreation activities, and 401(k) profit sharing options.
Position Summary: The Systems Engineer is the primary engineering resource for one or more concurrent JLS jobs. This position is responsible for the technical outcome of a project and requires competent leadership. Engineering tasks often include the configuration of robots and vision systems, CAD design, and specification of vendor-supplied equipment. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Overall responsibility for technical project execution
- Conceptually designs automation, motion control, and robotic solutions to meet the expectation of the customer order
- Performs internal design reviews with all project disciplines
- Delegates, mentors, and directs Commissioning Engineers and Associate System Engineers
- Writes the scope of work and the design workbook for the project
- Works with the Project Manager to ensure an overall great customer experience
- Gives technical guidance to design, controls, and software engineering
- Configures and assists in the setup of the robotic program and vision systems
- Provides equipment startup supervision or assistance at JLS and at the customer site
- Coordinates and leads technical meetings between JLS and customers/vendors
- Collaborates with customers to solve technical problems
- Supports meeting project deadlines and project budget estimates
- Advises customers as a technical expert before and after the sale
- Supports creation of drawings, documentation packages, and user manuals
- Works with purchasing department to acquire material necessary to complete projects
- Responsible for approving purchase requisitions as applicable
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Systems, Automation, or other related engineering field
- 4+ years of technical/professional experience within a related industry
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints/schematics
- Ability to prioritize when tasked with multiple projects at the same time
- Capability to work mostly independent and be a problem solver
- Possesses qualities to be able to productively lead a group of 2-5 members
- Capital equipment design knowledge preferred
- Experience in the food packaging industry, is preferred
- Basic understanding of safety standards and knowledge of sanitary standards is preferred
- Knowledge of project management, motion control, robotics, vision systems, and automation is preferred
- Basic knowledge of SolidWorks or similar 3D software is preferred
- Must be able to travel up to 25%
- Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
Work Environment:
Environment: Corporate office that requires regular use of desk, computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and printers. May be subject to cold, wet, or hot manufacturing environments for periods of 8 hours or more.
Travel Requirements: 25%
Physical: Lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs; fine manual dexterity, often sit and stand for extended periods of time.
