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DMG MORI USA

Automation Controls Engineer

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Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
80K-110K Annually
Mid level
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Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
80K-110K Annually
Mid level
Design, program, and commission machine-tending automation cells. Interface robots, CNCs, vision, and peripherals; perform wiring, troubleshooting, documentation, customer training, and onsite runoffs. Provide technical support and safety/circuit configuration.
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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. 

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