Controls Engineer – Automation, Vision & Robotics (Travel)

Molex; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex seeks a Controls Engineer to deploy, startup, and optimize advanced automation systems at our Naperville, IL facility. You will partner with internal engineering teams, external integrators, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable manufacturing equipment.

You will help commission new automation, support operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations, with travel up to 20% annually.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics engineering or equivalent controls automation experience.
• Three (3) or more years of controls automation experience.
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Omron PLC platforms.
• Experience with machine vision systems (Keyence and/or Cognex).
• Experience with industrial robot programming (Fanuc and/or Epson).
• Experience implementing machine safety systems and safety PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Define automation requirements with Product, MIE, Process Engineering to ensure successful implementation of new systems.
• Serve as controls SME for PLCs, vision, robotics, and motion control.
• Support installation, debugging, startup, qualification, and handoff of new automation systems to manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical support to operators, technicians, and engineers to optimize equipment performance.
• Identify and implement automation improvements to enhance safety, quality, cycle time, yield, and uptime.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and integration partners onsite and remotely for tailored automation solutions.
• Travel up to 20% annually for FAT and implementation activities.

Skills

Controls automation

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Omron PLC

Keyence vision

Cognex vision

Fanuc robotics

Epson robotics

Safety systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ProFace HMI

EasyBuilder Pro

Beckhoff platforms

EasyVision vision programming

Job description

Molex seeks a Controls Engineer to deploy, startup, and optimize advanced automation systems at our Naperville, IL facility. You will partner with internal engineering teams, external integrators, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable manufacturing equipment.

You will help commission new automation, support operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations, with travel up to 20% annually.