Automation Control Engineer
LVI Associates
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Job summary
LVI Associates seeks an Automation Controls Engineer in Mentor, OH to lead full-cycle automation projects from concept through commissioning on-site. The role requires strong expertise in robotics, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems, with hands-on programming on Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms and travel to customer sites.
You will work directly with customers, design controls architectures, and support upgrades, while joining innovative automation teams with a competitive compensation
Qualifications
- Experience programming and integrating industrial robots
- Strong PLC programming with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens
- Background in motion control, servo systems and VFDs
- Experience with machine vision systems (Cognex/Keyence)
- Knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet)
- Ability to manage projects and communicate with customers
Responsibilities
- Lead automation controls projects from design through commissioning
- Design and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety systems
- Program and integrate robots (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman)
- Develop PLC/HMI apps on Allen-Bradley and Siemens
- Integrate vision systems for inspection and quality control
- Define controls architecture, I/O layouts, BOMs, networks, safety
- Support panel reviews, FATs, installations, site startups
- Troubleshoot systems and support upgrades
- Assist with controls estimating and proposals
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Job description
We're looking for a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to lead full-cycle automation projects from concept and design through programming, integration, and on-site commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge in robotics, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems, and will collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to deliver best-in-class solutions.
Mentor, OH | $125k
We're looking for a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to lead full-cycle automation projects from concept and design through programming, integration, and on-site commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge in robotics, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems, and will collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to deliver best-in-class solutions.
- Lead automation controls projects from design through commissioning
- Design and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety systems
- Program and integrate industrial robots including Fanuc, ABB, and Motoman/Yaskawa
- Develop PLC and HMI applications using Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
- Integrate machine vision systems for inspection and quality control
- Define controls architecture including I/O layouts, BOMs, industrial networking, and safety systems
- Support panel build reviews, FATs, installations, and site startups
- Troubleshoot existing systems and support upgrades and improvements
- Assist with controls estimating and proposal development
- Experience programming and integrating industrial robots
- Strong Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC programming experience
- Background with motion control, servo systems, and VFDs
- Experience with machine vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence
- Knowledge of industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and DeviceNet
- Ability to manage projects and communicate directly with customers
- Willingness to travel for commissioning and startup activities
- Innovative automation, robotics, and motion control projects
- Direct project ownership and customer interaction
- Long-term growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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