Automation Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer to program ABB robots, develop Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC code, and integrate the two systems on the manufacturing floor.

Lead automation projects from development to production commissioning, configure EtherCAT networks, troubleshoot faults, and optimize sequencing and recovery.

This on-site role requires close collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams and a proactive, methodical approach to delivering reliable automation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ABB robot programming required.
• Strong ABB RAPID programming experience.
• Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 experience.
• PLC programming in Structured Text.
• Experience configuring EtherCAT networks.
• Ability to integrate robots, PLCs, sensors and actuators.
• On-floor commissioning and troubleshooting of automation cells.
• Read electrical schematics and understand industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission ABB robots on the shop floor.
• Develop Beckhoff PLC code and integrate with ABB robots.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automated cells in production.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to resolve failures.
• Validate systems start-up and production readiness.

Skills

ABB RAPID programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

PLC Structured Text

EtherCAT troubleshooting

Robot-PLC integration

On-floor commissioning

Electrical schematics reading

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

TwinSAFE

Vision systems basics

Job description

Robotics & Controls Engineer – ABB/BeckhoffPosition 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 Reading