Automation Engineer: Controls & Robotics Innovator

Technique Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Professional Development

Referral Program

Paid Training

On The Job Training

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Technique is seeking a Controls/Robotic Engineer to design, program, and maintain automated systems across the production floor at our Jackson, Michigan facility. You will work with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop automation solutions that improve throughput, quality, and safety.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering and hands-on PLC and robot programming experience (FANUC, KUKA, ABB or similar).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial controls engineering and/or robotics in manufacturing.
• Hands-on PLC and robot programming experience (FANUC/KUKA/ABB or similar).

Responsibilities

• PLC programming, controls design, and panel wiring.
• Robot programming, integration, and testing on production lines.
• Develop and maintain HMIs and alarm management.
• Create electrical schematics and CAD drawings for automation projects.
• Troubleshoot and support automation systems with minimal downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement to boost throughput and OEE.
• Ensure safety standards compliance (ISO 10218, NFPA 70E, OSHA).

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Electrical schematics reading

HMI development

Servo/motion control

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

FactoryTalk View

Robot programming platforms

Job description

Technique is seeking a Controls/Robotic Engineer to design, program, and maintain automated systems across the production floor at our Jackson, Michigan facility. You will work with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop automation solutions that improve throughput, quality, and safety.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering and hands-on PLC and robot programming experience (FANUC, KUKA, ABB or similar).