Control Systems Engineer

Location: South Bend, IN
Job Type: Onsite, In-Person, Full-Time

Founded in 1926,
Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is a family‑owned business headquartered in South Bend, IN, now operated by the 4th generation. MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia, and India. We have established a significant global presence, providing critical friction welding solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas, and Mining.

Our esteemed customers include NASA, Boeing, and Rolls‑Royce. Known for our independence, nimbleness, and fast response, we offer customized solutions and generate over $50 M in annual sales with a team of over 250 global employees. Our three main branches are global Friction Welding Machine Build, global Contract Friction Welding, and European Resistance Welding.

MTI is growing and advancing and we are welcoming growth‑driven, technically advancing, highly skilled and strategic minded Controls Engineers to join our team of exceptionally dedicated and interconnected professionals. A Controls Engineer at MTI designs, documents, integrates and maintains electrical and software systems for custom built Friction Welding Machines and standard robot part handling automation. As a Controls Engineer at MTI, you will be part of an integrated and collaborative team of engineers who develop electrical controls schematics and produce the programming logic necessary for the effective operation of friction welding machines.

A strong special purpose machinery design background and demonstrated experience working with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical design documents is required so that interpreting control requirements from customer specifications, developing technical requirements for controls and then creating electrical wiring diagrams, electrical panel layouts, push‑button station layouts, and other hardware related documentation can be completed.

Additionally, this position is relied upon to advocate, maintain and train to MTI controls standards, verification and validation methods and techniques. Therefore, polished communication skills are critical in this role so that effective technical support to customers, Service Technicians and machine build and installation personnel is provided.

Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is an ISO 9001 registered company, we also provide contract services at our 110,000 SF facility in South Bend, IN.

This important role strives to achieve success by following MTI’s Core Values:
Purposeful Innovation, MTI Family Company, Stellar Reputation, Customer Intimate, Supported Accountability, and An Environment Where You Are Expected to Contribute and Grow.

Full‑time. This is not a remote position. This position requires your onsite presence.

MTI is a company in significant growth and rapid development in terms of globalizing and becoming best in class. MTI is looking for driven, collaborative, and innovative people to help us achieve our goals.