Controls Engineer: Robotics & AMR Automation

KYYBA

City of Tonawanda (NY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kyyba is seeking an on-site automation technician/engineer to support automated manufacturing equipment, AMRs, and robotics. You will troubleshoot PLCs, review control logic, and help with commissioning, startup, and validation of systems.

This role collaborates across production, maintenance and materials teams to improve uptime and drive automation opportunities. 80-90% on the factory floor, with involvement in capital projects and Industry 4.0 initiatives in a Fortune 100 manufacturing

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Experience with AMRs, robotics, and fleet management systems a plus.
Proficiency with PLCs and machine integration is expected.
Ability to work with production, maintenance and materials teams.

Responsibilities

Respond to carry-over issues and support troubleshooting for automated equipment.
Assist maintenance and operations with breakdowns and production interruptions.
Utilize PLCs for troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
Review controls logic to identify root causes of issues.
Troubleshoot AMRs, including routing, navigation and material delivery issues.
Support AMR fleet management software and related systems.
Collaborate with production, maintenance and materials teams to maintain uptime.
Document troubleshooting activities and corrective actions.
Partner with materials, logistics, production and maintenance on automation opportunities.
Assist with AMR and Cobots commissioning, startup support and validation.
Contribute to capital projects involving automation and smart factory initiatives.
Create and maintain automation documentation and process records.