Automation Controls Engineer

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.