Controls Engineer

Our client, utomotive Manufacturing company, is looking for a Controls Engineer for their Buffalo, NY/ Hybrid location.


Responsibilities:

• This Controls Engineer position supports a machine-intensive, high-volume production environment within a small, specialized engineering team responsible for the rollout and support of next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• The team will serve as the plant Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and fleet management systems being introduced to improve material flow and production efficiency.
• This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working hands-on with automation, troubleshooting equipment on the production floor, and learning emerging technologies. Employees will receive training on the new AMR platforms and fleet management software and will play a critical role in deploying, optimizing, and supporting these systems throughout the facility.
• Respond to carry-over issues from previous shifts and support troubleshooting efforts for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist maintenance and operations teams with equipment breakdowns, automation faults, and production interruptions.
• Utilize PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens) primarily for troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Review and interpret controls logic to identify root causes of equipment and automation issues.
• Troubleshoot Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), including routing, navigation, communication, and material delivery interruptions.
• Support AMR fleet management software and related systems to ensure reliable transportation of materials throughout the facility.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and materials teams to maintain uptime and achieve production targets.
• Document troubleshooting activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Partner with materials, logistics, production, and maintenance teams to identify additional opportunities for automation and robotic integration.
• Assist with AMR and Cobot commissioning activities, startup support, validation testing, and production launch efforts.
• Contribute to capital projects involving advanced automation, automated material handling systems, robotics, and smart factory initiatives.
• Create and maintain automation documentation, process flows, operating procedures, and project records.
• Join a small, highly visible engineering team supporting one of the plant's newest automation initiatives.
• Receive specialized training on cutting-edge AMR and fleet management technologies.
• Become a plant Subject Matter Expert (SME) for autonomous material movement and robotics.
• Play a direct role in modernizing manufacturing operations and shaping how materials are moved throughout the facility.
• Work with emerging Industry 4.0 technologies within a Fortune 100 manufacturing environment.
• Focus will be gps - engine assembly and machining
• Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common
• Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox
• Fanuc Robot/Cobot
• AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck
• Procurement and implementation of new equipment.
• High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance.
• Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 2 to 4 years of experience
• Top 3 skills:
• PLC Troubleshooting & Controls Systems Expertise
• Strong troubleshooting experience with Siemens PLCs and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell controls
• Ability to read, interpret, and diagnose PLC logic, automation faults, and production equipment issues
• Experience supporting HMIs and manufacturing controls systems in a high-volume production environment
• Industrial automation & robotics
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Fanuc Robots/Cobots
• Knowledge of automated material handling systems and robotic integration
• Exposure to automation commissioning, startup support, validation, and production launches
• Autonomous mobile robots (amrs) & advanced manufacturing technology
• Experience with strong aptitude to support AMRs, fleet management systems, and automated material movement
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, automated logistics, and smart factory initiatives
• Familiarity with systems such as OTTO AMRs, automated forklifts, or similar autonomous technologies is highly desirable
• Additional skills (indicate if preferred or required):
• Behaviors needed:
• Win with integrity
• Commit to customers
• Innovate and embrace change
• Speak fearlessly
• Move with urgency
• Be inclusive
• Lead as one team
• Ability to learn and a commitment to learning

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities