Automation Engineer: Rockwell PLC & FANUC Robotics Expert

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the development and completion of a medical device assembly machine in the Chicagoland area. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC programming and FANUC 6-axis robot programming expertise, with a track record of integrating complete automated machinery.

This role focuses on PLC and robotic programming, machine integration, troubleshooting, commissioning, and working closely

Qualifications

5–7+ years of automation/controls engineering experience.
Strong hands-on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming.
Strong hands-on FANUC robot programming.
Experience with FANUC 6-axis robots.
Experience with machine integration and commissioning.
Experience troubleshooting automated machinery and controls systems.
Hands-on with a complete automated machine.

Responsibilities

Program and troubleshoot Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs and automation systems.
Develop, modify, and optimize programs for FANUC 6-axis robots.
Use FANUC RoboGuide for robot programming, simulation, offline development.
Integrate two FANUC robots into a complete medical device assembly machine.
Perform machine integration, startup, commissioning, debugging, and optimization.
Troubleshoot PLC, robot, I/O, motion, sensors, and other automation issues.
Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet performance requirements.
Review electrical schematics and machine documentation during integration.
Assist with final machine completion, validation, and handoff.
Identify and resolve controls and automation issues to meet project deadlines.
Support the project from October through early January.