Controls Engineer 3

Company: eShocan

Location: River Rd, Tonawanda, NY 14150

Duration: 1-Year Contract + extendable

Shift: Initially 1st Shift. Position may transition to 2nd or 3rd Shift after approximately one year based on business needs.

Weekend Requirement: Expected to support 2 3 weekend shifts per month .

Candidates without sponsorship are encouraged to apply

We are seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support a high-volume manufacturing facility focused on next-generation industrial automation. This position is part of a specialized engineering team responsible for deploying, supporting, and optimizing advanced manufacturing technologies including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), industrial robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and automated material handling systems.

This is primarily a shop-floor engineering role (80 90% on the manufacturing floor) supporting production, maintenance, and automation systems. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment, working directly with operations teams, and supporting the implementation of cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies.

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.
• Diagnose automation faults using Siemens PLCs and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell control systems.
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI interfaces.
• Support production and maintenance teams during equipment breakdowns and automation-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Support Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) , including routing, navigation, communication, and material transport issues.
• Maintain and support AMR fleet management systems to ensure reliable automated material movement.
• Troubleshoot and support Fanuc Robots and Cobots .
• Participate in commissioning, startup, validation, and production launch of new automation equipment.
• Assist with procurement and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain automation documentation, operating procedures, and project records.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Materials, Logistics, and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support capital projects involving robotics, automated material handling, and smart factory technologies.
• Identify opportunities for automation improvements and continuous process optimization.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation within a high-volume production environment.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong troubleshooting experience with Siemens PLCs
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs
• Ability to interpret PLC logic and diagnose automation faults
• HMI troubleshooting
• Manufacturing controls systems

• Fanuc Robots
• Fanuc Cobots
• Automation commissioning
• Startup support
• Validation testing
• Production launch support
• Automated material handling systems

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
• Fleet Management Systems
• OTTO AMRs (preferred)
• Bastian Automated Fork Trucks (preferred)
• Industry 4.0 technologies
• Smart Factory initiatives
• Automated logistics systems

• 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.