Automation Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer to program ABB robots, develop Beckhoff PLC code, and integrate the two systems on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will own projects from development through commissioning and work directly with automation equipment on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot and optimize complete automation cells, read electrical schematics, and ensure robust sequencing, fault handling, and recovery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience programming and commissioning ABB industrial robots.
• Strong ABB RAPID programming experience.
• Hands-on experience with Beckhoff controls and TwinCAT 3.
• Strong PLC programming skills, especially Structured Text.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting EtherCAT.
• Experience integrating robots, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and industrial equipment.
• Comfortable commissioning and troubleshooting equipment on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial controls.
• Strong understanding of automation sequencing, interlocks, fault handling, and recovery.
• Experience taking automation projects from development through production commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Program ABB robots and commission on the production floor.
• Develop and debug Beckhoff PLC code and integrate with robot systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the automation cell.
• Commission equipment from development to production.
• Read electrical schematics and support fault handling procedures.

Skills

Industrial robot programming

ABB RAPID

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

PLC troubleshooting (Structured Text)

EtherCAT configuration

Robot/PLC integration

Schematic reading

Automation sequencing

Fault handling & recovery

On-floor commissioning

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

Beckhoff TwinSAFE

ABB SafeMove

Job description

Position SummaryWe are looking for a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer who can personally program ABB robots, write and debug Beckhoff PLC code, integrate the two systems, and troubleshoot the complete automation cell in production.This position is intended for a robotics and controls engineer—not someone whose experience is primarily in project management or electrical design. The right candidate will be comfortable working directly with automation equipment on the manufacturing floor and taking projects from development through production commissioning.Required ExperienceHands-on experience programming and commissioning ABB industrial robots.Strong ABB RAPID programming experience.Hands-on experience with Beckhoff controls and TwinCAT 3.Strong PLC programming skills, especially Structured Text.Experience configuring and troubleshooting EtherCAT.Experience integrating robots, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and industrial equipment.Comfortable commissioning and troubleshooting equipment on the manufacturing floor.Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial controls.Strong understanding of automation sequencing, interlocks, fault handling, and recovery.Experience taking automation projects from development through production commissioning.Preferred ExperienceABB RobotStudio.ABB SafeMove.Beckhoff TwinSAFE.Beckhoff servo and motion control.CNC machine-tool integration or robotic machine tending.Machine vision systems, including Cognex, Keyence, ABB Vision, or similar systems.OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, MQTT, or similar industrial communications.Python, C#, C++, or other general-purpose programming experience.Automated pallet handling, tool handling, CMMs, or inspection systems.Multi-robot or multi-machine automation cells.Digital twin or offline simulation experience.You should be proficient in:PLC Troubleshooting SkillsIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringTroubleshooting SkillsIndustrial Robot ProgrammingTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentPLC Programming ExperienceProgramming Machine Vision SystemsElectrical / Electronic SystemsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceIndustrial Electrical SystemsElectrical Schematic ReadingMachines & technologies you'll use:Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Beckoff)Vision SystemServo MotorsIndustrial Robot (ABB)