Systems Engineer

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.