Automation Mechatronics Engineer - The Toro Company

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment visa at this time, regardless of expiration date! 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 in Tomah! The Automation/Mechatronics Engineer will assist in troubleshooting, development, fabrication, programming, installation, documentation, and support of automated manufacturing equipment. Systems supported will include PLCs, controls, industrial robots, cobots, 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 Supervise and mentor Mechatronics Technicians. Provide formal and informal technical training to production associates, site mechatronics technicians, and other staff as necessary Support manufacturing lines by providing technical troubleshooting of automated equipment, including PLC's and control systems. Stay informed of new industrial technology and report how it can be utilized in the plant 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 II-Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in automated systems development and integration required Engineer III-Minimum of 5+ years of 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 in Ladder-Logic programming, AB PLCs, Rockwell systems software, UL, Fanuc, Kuka programming preferred Knowledge of automation, electrical, and safety compliance codes 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.

Preferred experience:

Experience in Ladder-Logic programming, AB PLCs, Rockwell systems software, UL, Fanuc, Kuka programming preferred Experience with computer drafting software such as AutoCAD, Creo, Windchill or similar (listed software would be preferred) 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 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
• Conveniently located in Tomah, WI Wellness
• 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 ​$77000​
• ​$112000​.

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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #LI-Onsite