Automation Engineer

Atlas Fibre; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Fibre is seeking a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer to program ABB robots, write Beckhoff PLC code, integrate systems, and troubleshoot the automation cell on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will work directly with automation equipment and drive projects from development through production commissioning, not focused on management or electrical design.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ABB industrial robot programming & commissioning.
• Strong ABB RAPID programming experience.
• Beckhoff controls and TwinCAT 3 experience.
• Structured Text PLC programming skills.
• Experience configuring/troubleshooting EtherCAT systems.
• Experience integrating robots, PLCs, sensors & actuators.

Responsibilities

• Program ABB robots and commission on the manufacturing floor.
• Troubleshoot complete automation cell in production.
• Take projects from development through production commissioning.

Skills

ABB robots

PLC programming

EtherCAT

Robot integration

Python/C++

Tools

ABB RobotStudio

Beckhoff TwinSAFE

Machine vision integration

CNC integration

Job description

Location:

3411 Woodhead Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062

Shift:

1st Shift

Pay Range:

$100k - $150k /yr

Position Summary

We 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 Experience

• 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.

Preferred Experience

• ABB 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 Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Troubleshooting Skills