Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

DMG MORI USA, Inc.

Job Title

Automation Controls Engineer

Reporting Manager

Automation Manager

Location

Hoffman Estates, IL moving to Goose Island Chicago 2027

Classification

Exempt

Travel

30%

Join DMG MORI Systems Automation, a subsidiary of DMG MORI, the world leading CNC machine tool and automation technology provider. We focus on providing customers with cutting-edge machine tending automation solutions including robotics, gantry, pallet pool, and various flexible manufacturing systems for the North American market. 

We are looking for a candidate who is open-minded, eager to learn, willing to take on various challenges and comfortable working in a dynamic and diverse team environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Machine tending automation system cell controller design
• CNC machine tool, robot, washer, gage/CMM, marker, etc automation equipment interfacing
• Electrical wiring, troubleshooting and various automation peripherals setup
• Program PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley preferred), robot (Fanuc) and vision (iRvision or Cognex)
• Perform automation cell runoff at factory and customer site
• Prepare detailed design specifications and documentation
• Customer training and technical support 
• Other duties assigned as necessary

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in EE/ME/CS Engineering
• Familiar with manufacturing automation/industrial robotic system
• Strong electrical design, wiring and troubleshooting capabilities
• Proficient in PLC/HMI/Robot/Vision programming 
• Proficient in mechanical assembly and electrical troubleshooting 
• Familiar with major industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.) 
• Familiar with safety circuit and safety relay/controller configuration
• Ability to learn various new automation technology
• Strong communication skills including reading & writing technical documents

Work Environment:

General office environment will be experienced. Occasionally the position will be spent in various manufacturing environments. 

Opportunities: 

We offer intensive training whenever necessary, those includes CNC machine tool operation, Fanuc/Mitsubishi/Siemens CNC programming, Fanuc robot handling tool operation and programming, advanced TPP programming, iRvision / Cognex / Keyence vision programming, various safety controller (Banner/Pilz) configuration, Fieldbus (EtherNet/IP, Profibus) setup, Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI programming, Wonderware Indusoft HMI development, etc. 

Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA, no H-1B visa sponsorship is provided.