Title: Automation Control Engineer
Location: Hoffman Estates IL
Classification: Exempt
Travel: 30%
Salary Range: $80000.00 to $130000.00 Annually
Position Overview:
This role involves designing implementing and supporting machine tending automation solutions including robotics gantry systems pallet pools and other flexible manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate is openminded eager to learn and comfortable working in a dynamic teamoriented environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design and develop automation system cell controllers for machine tending.
- Interface automation equipment such as CNC machines robots washers gauges/CMMs and markers.
- Perform electrical wiring troubleshooting and setup of various automation peripherals.
- Program PLC/HMI systems (preferably AllenBradley) robots (Fanuc) and vision systems (iRvision or Cognex).
- Conduct automation cell runoff at both the factory and customer sites.
- Prepare detailed design specifications and documentation.
- Provide customer training and technical support.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Mechanical or Computer Science Engineering.
- Familiarity with manufacturing automation and industrial robotic systems.
- Strong capabilities in electrical design wiring and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in PLC/HMI/Robot/Vision programming.
- Mechanical assembly and electrical troubleshooting expertise.
- Knowledge of major industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP Profibus Profinet etc.).
- Familiarity with safety circuits and safety relay/controller configurations.
- Ability to learn new automation technologies.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to read and write technical documents.
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