Automation Engineer- The Toro Company

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Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place to build a career.

The Automation Engineer will assist in development, fabrication, programming, install, documentation, and support of automated manufacturing equipment across sites in the Toro network.  Systems supported will include industrial robots, cobots, and AGV’s/AMR’s, smart tools, run-up tables and other automated or “smart” equipment.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Specification, design, integration, programming, installation and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment and systems to support fabrication, weld, paint, assembly and testing of finished goods. 

• Help develop, deploy, and maintain documentation and software for equipment including schematics, maintenance spares lists, and operating instructions, and programs and other software.

• Collaborate with other sites to evaluate existing equipment for opportunities to upgrade for data acquisition, increased automation, efficiency, or additional functionality.

• Maintain development project budgets and inventory

• Consult or assist in modification of existing equipment to optimize performance or integrate new features

• Develop or assist in development of capital requests for projects

• Manage system development, optimization, and support projects effectively.  Frequently report verbally and in writing on project status

• Provide formal and informal technical training to production associates, site mechatronics leads, and other staff as necessary

• Support manufacturing lines by providing technical troubleshooting of automated equipment

• Stay informed of new industrial technology and report how it can be utilized in the plant

• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in Ladder-Logic programming, Rockwell systems software, Unitronics programming preferred

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electromechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline

• Engineer I-0-2 or more years’ experience in automated systems development and integration required

• Engineer II-2+-4 or more years’ experience in automated systems development and integration required

• Engineer III-5+ years’ experience in automated systems development and integration required

• Working knowledge of automated electrical systems including electrical wiring, control circuits, programming, troubleshooting, etc.

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems including AC standard and servo motor drives, PLC integration, electromechanical control circuits involving pneumatic and hydraulic components

• Experience with computer drafting software such as AutoCAD, Creo Parametric, Creo View, Windchill or similar.

• Knowledge of automation, electrical, and safety compliance codes

• Periodic travel up to 40% may be required for installation or support of systems. 

• Flexible hours to cover off-hours support.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.  Desire to learn new skills and maintain knowledge of new technologies

• Must be independent, self-motivated, and open to technical mentoring.  Must have interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at ourBloomington, MN HQlocation a variety of perks, including: 

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

Location – Can work from our Bloomington, MN, Beatrice, NE, Orville, OH, Tomah, WI or Perry, OK location onsite.

Food - If in Bloomington, take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. 

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$66900- ​$120000​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

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