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.

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

• 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.

• Strong Allen‑Bradley Rockwell PLC Programming Experience (RSLogix 5000 or/and Studio 5000)
• HMI Programming Experience (Preferred Rockwell Factory Talk 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).

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.