Automation Controls Engineer

Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. invites you to join our Mason, Ohio onsite team as an Automation Controls Engineer. We offer an ownership mindset through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance, and competitive compensation ranging from USD 95,000 to 115,000 per year. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred. This role focuses on designing, programming, and integrating automated control systems for CNC machinery to maximize manufacturing efficiency.

Reporting to the Director of Service and Applications Engineering, the Automation Controls Engineer will design, program and integrate automated systems such as robots, conveyors and loaders with CNC machine tools to maximize manufacturing efficiency. Key duties include PLC programming, troubleshooting and machine-to-automation handshaking, plus electrical design and debugging automation solutions with Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Heidenhain CNC controls to ensure safe, high-speed production.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Relocation assistance

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for CNC automated machinery and equipment
• Conduct system testing and validation procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements
• Develop and implement software for control systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and operation manuals
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
• Monitor system performance and make necessary adjustments
• Train personnel on the use and operation of control systems
• Perform regular system maintenance and updates
• Integrate new technologies into existing systems
• Participate in the commissioning and start-up of new equipment
• Provide technical support and expertise to other departments as needed
• Analyze data from control systems to improve processes and efficiency
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for equipment and software purchases

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to customer sites
• Strong understanding of PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in using CAD software for control system design
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on experience with robotics and automation
• Advanced problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Proven experience in controls engineering, control system design, and implementation
• Skilled in the use of programming languages such as ladder logic, C, or Python
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics
• Experience with software development and testing methodologies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Physical ability to inspect and monitor equipment on-site when required

Technologies

• Fanuc
• Mitsubishi
• Siemens
• Heidenhain
• PLCs
• DCS
• SCADA
• HMI
• CAD software
• Ladder logic
• C
• Python
• Robotics

Company overview

Absolute Machine Tools, Inc. (AMTI) is a leading distributor of advanced CNC machine tools, wire EDM machines, and industrial automation solutions. We are headquartered in Lorain, Ohio with satellite offices in Mason, Ohio and Livonia, Michigan. Founded in 1988, AMTI has built its reputation on providing innovative machinery and cost-effective engineering solutions, including unsurpassed applications service and support, comprehensive training, and critical preventive maintenance programs.