DMG MORI USA, Inc.
Job Title
Automation Controls Engineer
Reporting Manager
Automation Manager
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL moving to Goose Island Chicago 2027
Classification
Exempt
Travel
30%
Join DMG MORI Systems Automation, a subsidiary of DMG MORI, the world leading CNC machine tool and automation technology provider. We focus on providing customers with cutting-edge machine tending automation solutions including robotics, gantry, pallet pool, and various flexible manufacturing systems for the North American market.
We are looking for a candidate who is open-minded, eager to learn, willing to take on various challenges and comfortable working in a dynamic and diverse team environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Machine tending automation system cell controller design
- CNC machine tool, robot, washer, gage/CMM, marker, etc automation equipment interfacing
- Electrical wiring, troubleshooting and various automation peripherals setup
- Program PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley preferred), robot (Fanuc) and vision (iRvision or Cognex)
- Perform automation cell runoff at factory and customer site
- Prepare detailed design specifications and documentation
- Customer training and technical support
- Other duties assigned as necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor or equivalent degree in EE/ME/CS Engineering
- Familiar with manufacturing automation/industrial robotic system
- Strong electrical design, wiring and troubleshooting capabilities
- Proficient in PLC/HMI/Robot/Vision programming
- Proficient in mechanical assembly and electrical troubleshooting
- Familiar with major industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
- Familiar with safety circuit and safety relay/controller configuration
- Ability to learn various new automation technology
- Strong communication skills including reading & writing technical documents
Work Environment:
General office environment will be experienced. Occasionally the position will be spent in various manufacturing environments.
Opportunities:
We offer intensive training whenever necessary, those includes CNC machine tool operation, Fanuc/Mitsubishi/Siemens CNC programming, Fanuc robot handling tool operation and programming, advanced TPP programming, iRvision / Cognex / Keyence vision programming, various safety controller (Banner/Pilz) configuration, Fieldbus (EtherNet/IP, Profibus) setup, Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI programming, Wonderware Indusoft HMI development, etc.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA, no H-1B visa sponsorship is provided.
DMG MORI USA Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA Office
2400 Huntington Blvd, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States, 60192 1564
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