Controls Engineer

Job Summary Controls Engineer position working at a Plant in Tonawanda, NY. This is a mix of older 10+ year old equipment and new equipment including install. Most equipment for Assembly from Hirata Japan. Job Details Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly 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 Requirements Degree: Associates Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred in Electrical Engineering. Years of experience: 5-7 years. Focused more on someone who is able to learn quickly; would consider less experience for the right fit. Minimum Required Skills per Hiring Manager Strong Allen‑Bradley Rockwell PLC Programming Experience (RSLogix 5000 or/and Studio 5000) HMI Programming Experience (Preferred Rockwell FactoryTalk View) Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and machine control circuits. Minimum 3 years' Experience/Ability to troubleshoot controls related automation equipment breakdowns in a high-pressure manufacturing environment. Basic Fanuc Robotics Experience. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong comprehension of Ethernet/IP industrial networks. Prior automotive / vehicle assembly or industrial automation experience preferred. Understanding/Programming of servo drives, motion control, and VFDs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with maintenance, production, suppliers, and central ME teams. Leadership/ownership of tasks: planning, scheduling, and coordinating work with trades and contractors. Ability to work flexible hours / rotate shifts as required by plant operations. Basic Automation Controls Vision systems programming experience (Preferred Matrox). Manager's Notes It is an intense environment - fast paced and requires quick thinking and flexibility. Shift assignments: 1st shift – 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; 2nd shift – 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM; 3rd shift – 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM. Expectation is 2‑3 weekend shifts per month. Candidates will work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Onsite—5 days/week, no remote. Preference for candidates local to the Buffalo, Niagara Region. Travel: up to 20% (approximately 6 times per year) to support new projects; may require travel to Michigan. #J-18808-Ljbffr