Brooks Automation is looking to solve high-value problems in the semiconductor, life sciences, and industrial automation markets by providing automation solutions, including collaborative robots and motion controllers, and is seeking an Applications Engineer to support OEMs, system integrators, and distributors.
Requirements
- Good understanding of servo control systems (PID, Commutation, etc.)
- The ability to read and understand CAD drawings, system diagrams and flow-charts.
- Understanding of motion control, control systems and electrical components.
- Experience in object-oriented programming language such as VB.NET, C (.NET framework), and Python.
- Experience with technical writing for manuals, technical training, and application white papers.
- Experience troubleshooting both hardware and software issues.
- Experience with SolidWorks and designing for 3D printing and designing for fabrication preferred.
Responsibilities
- Becoming an expert with our products and use-cases: robots, motion controls, and software, to provide pre-sales technical support to our customers and account teams.
- Work closely with collaborative robots and motion controllers. Includes cartesian, SCARA and articulated kinematic models as well as four and six-axis controllers.
- Utilize your mechanical, electrical and software skills to integrate other technology and mechatronic solutions including servo-grippers, 2D and 3D vision systems, flexible feeders, conveyors, pneumatic and vacuum systems.
- Develop proof-of-concept solutions utilizing collaborative robots to help support the sales team.
- Develop, setup, and improve demos that will be shown around the world at various tradeshows and conferences.
- Use SolidWorks to design and build mechanical parts (brackets, fingers, etc.)
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting to help service teams around the world using our collaborative robots.
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related discipline preferred (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer) OR experience in Factory Automation.
- Experience in a customer-facing role.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time including weekends.
- Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.
