Electrical Engineer, Automation

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Position Description At a Glance: Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Engineer, Automation to join the Wiremold Team in West Hartford, CT . The Electrical Engineer, Automation is responsible for design of automated equipment and production cells. They will work individually and as part of a manufacturing team, specify and design new automation systems, troubleshoots and improve existing automation, develop documentation packages and training for process technicians and floor personnel. What Will You Do?: - Specify equipment needed to create new automated work cells including robotics, material handling systems, packaging equipment, etc. - Define scope-of-work and coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project timelines. - Write PLC programs for new systems created in house and provide assistance in troubleshooting existing automated equipment. - Write new robotic programs and revise existing programs for maximum efficiency. - Improve existing automation cells for increased uptime and output. - Support implementation of production monitoring and performance software (ex. OEE) into existing legacy equipment. - Occasional use of Solidworks to design aut...