Automation Controls Engineer
Job in
Hoffman Estates, Cook County, Illinois, 60179, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
Next Ventures
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Automation Controls Engineer
We’re seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join a growing automation team focused on designing and implementing advanced manufacturing and robotic automation solutions. In this role, you’ll work on cutting‑edge automation systems, collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver turnkey solutions for customers across a variety of manufacturing environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on work, solving complex automation challenges, and working with robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and CNC equipment.
Responsibilities- Design and develop automation control systems for machine tending and industrial automation cells.
- Integrate CNC machine tools, industrial robots, vision systems, inspection equipment, washers, and other automation peripherals.
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, and machine vision systems.
- Perform electrical wiring, system integration, testing, and commissioning of automation equipment.
- Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT) and support system startup and commissioning at customer sites.
- Create electrical schematics, technical documentation, and design specifications.
- Provide customer training and post‑installation technical support.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of new automation technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing automation systems.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and control system design experience.
- Hands‑on experience programming PLCs and HMIs (Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell preferred).
- Experience programming industrial robots (Fanuc preferred).
- Experience working with machine vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, or Fanuc iRVision.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols including Ether Net/IP, Profinet, Profibus, or similar.
- Knowledge of machine safety circuits, safety relays, and safety controllers.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills.
- Ability to travel up to approximately 30%.
- CNC machine tool integration experience.
- Experience commissioning automated manufacturing cells.
- Knowledge of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS).
- Experience with industrial networking and fieldbus technologies.
- Exposure to advanced robotics, vision‑guided automation, and smart manufacturing solutions.
- Industrial robotics
- PLC/HMI programming
- Machine vision systems
- CNC machine integration
- Industrial networking
- Electrical controls
- Manufacturing automation
- Factory acceptance testing (FAT)
- Customer commissioning and startup support
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