Automation Controls Engineer

DMG MORI USA; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intensive training on CNC operations

Hands-on experience with various automation technologies

Job summary

DMG MORI USA is looking for a skilled automation engineer to join our team in Hoffman Estates, IL. This role involves interfacing automation equipment, programming PLCs and robots, and providing customer support and training.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and expertise in CNC machining and robotics. We offer extensive training in various automation technologies. Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA as no visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in EE/ME/CS Engineering.
• Familiar with manufacturing automation/industrial robotic system.
• Strong electrical design, wiring and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• CNC machine tool, robot, automation equipment interfacing.
• Electrical wiring, troubleshooting, and automation peripheral setups.
• Program PLC/HMI, robots, and vision systems.

Skills

CNC machine tool automation

PLC/HMI programming

Electrical wiring and troubleshooting

Robotic systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/CS Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc robots

Vision systems (iRvision, Cognex)

Job description

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

• 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
• 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

General office environment will be experienced. Occasionally the position will be spent in various manufacturing environments.

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.