Mechatronics Engineer: Drive PLC/CNC Production Optimizations

The Kable Group; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kable Group in Mason, OH, is seeking a versatile technician responsible for planning, developing, and debugging production equipment, including PLCs and CNC systems. You will design, modify, and test machinery to improve efficiency and reliability.

You should have an associate degree in a technical field or 10+ years of hands-on experience, strong blueprint reading, and experience with PLC/CNC programming, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 10+ years hands-on experience in a technical field.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and technical documents.
• Experience with PLC and CNC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic circuits, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Understanding of machine control circuits and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement projects to improve production methods and equipment performance.
• Design, develop, and test machinery and tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues.
• Modify or create special tools and fixtures as needed.
• Conduct cost assessments and validations for projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in the plant.
• Provide technical assistance for production equipment.
• Inspect and assess parts for dimensional accuracy.
• Adjust, test, and operate equipment for optimal performance.
• Use metalworking tools (lathe, drill press, mill, grinder) for part fabrication and repair.
• Initiate purchase orders for necessary parts and machines.

Skills

Mechatronics background

Blueprint reading

PLC programming

CNC programming

Electrical circuits

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding (stick, MIG, TIG)

Machine control circuits

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

10+ years relevant experience

Tools

PLC programming software

CNC programming tools

Job description

The Kable Group in Mason, OH, is seeking a versatile technician responsible for planning, developing, and debugging production equipment, including PLCs and CNC systems. You will design, modify, and test machinery to improve efficiency and reliability.

You should have an associate degree in a technical field or 10+ years of hands-on experience, strong blueprint reading, and experience with PLC/CNC programming, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.