Automation Engineer

Atlas Fibre, LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Fibre, LLC is seeking a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer to program ABB robots, write Beckhoff PLC code, and integrate the two systems. You will troubleshoot the complete automation cell on the production floor, from development through production commissioning, working directly with automation equipment.

The role emphasizes practical execution over project management or electrical design. The ideal candidate will have robotics programming, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, and PLC expertise, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Program and commission ABB robots on the production floor.
• Write and debug Beckhoff PLC code (TwinCAT 3).
• Integrate robots with PLCs, sensors and actuators.
• Troubleshoot and maintain the complete automation cell in production.

Skills

ABB RAPID programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

PLC programming - Structured Text

EtherCAT configuration

Robot integration with PLCs/sensors

ABB RobotStudio

Python / C# / C++ programming

Machine vision systems integration

Automation sequencing & fault handling

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Cognex/Keyence Vision systems

ABB Vision / Cognex/Keyence or similar

OPC UA / EtherNet/IP / PROFINET / MQTT

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)