Controls Engineer - Robotics & Automation (Onsite)

KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera Senco, a leading manufacturer of fastening solutions, is expanding its robotics and automation division in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Controls Engineer will develop and improve automation systems, collaborating with global teams to advance robotic programs and PLC-based controls across production lines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls, strong structured text and PLC experience (Allen Bradley/Siemens), and a solid understanding of Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field preferred; equivalent technical experience may also be considered
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering within manufacturing, robotics, automation, automotive, conveyor systems, or similar environments
• Strong experience with structured text or comparable computer programming language
• Experience with PLC programming including Allen Bradley and/or Siemens (Beckhoff and Unitronics experience a plus)
• Working knowledge of I/O communication protocols including Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP
• Ability to understand and work across both hardware and software (PLCs, sensors, electrical systems, and programming)
• Ability to properly document systems and maintain accurate schematics and I/O lists (AutoCAD experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control
• Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems
• Create, maintain, and keep current all hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation
• Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment
• Maintain and expand existing machinery to Ethernet gateways, links, and connections.
• Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation.

Skills

Structured text

PLC programming

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff

Unitronics

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP/IP

AutoCAD

Job description

Kyocera Senco, a leading manufacturer of fastening solutions, is expanding its robotics and automation division in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Controls Engineer will develop and improve automation systems, collaborating with global teams to advance robotic programs and PLC-based controls across production lines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls, strong structured text and PLC experience (Allen Bradley/Siemens), and a solid understanding of Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.