Motion Control Automation Engineer — Linear Actuation

Torrey Holistics; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PBC Linear, a global leader in linear technology, seeks an Motion Control Automation Engineer to design, size, tune, and troubleshoot linear motion systems. You will select motors, drives, sensors, and safety devices, and wire control panels while reading schematics.

The role requires hands-on mechatronics knowledge and PLC programming as you support customer applications. You will collaborate with sales and engineering to tailor PBC Linear products to customer needs, and contribute to new

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of servo and stepper motor dynamics, PLCs, controls, and drive systems.
• Familiarity with linear motion technologies such as actuators, profile rail, ball screws, lead screws, and linear bearings (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics).
• Ability to read electrical control panel schematics and interpret layouts.

Responsibilities

• Provide product and application support for linear motion systems and actuators.
• Design, select components, and troubleshoot motion control solutions.
• Size and choose motors and drives using load calculations.
• Tune servo- and stepper-driven systems for performance and stability.

Skills

Servo/Stepper dynamics

PLCs & drives

Mechatronics

Electrical design

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Associates in electrical/robotics

Tools

Electronic CAD

Schematic software

Job description

Motion Control Automation Engineer — Linear ActuationA day in this roleMorning stand-up done, you dive into a customer application: calculating loads, sizing a servo and drive, and selecting sensors and safety devices for a cartesian robot. You open your electrical design software to finalize a control panel layout, confirm wiring specs, and review schematics. After lunch, you tune a stepper-driven actuator to hit a tight move profile, then switch to debugging a PLC routine written in IEC 61131-3. You wrap the day collaborating with sales and application engineering to recommend the right PBC Linear actuators, profile rail, and ball/lead screw components—or sketching an idea for a new product variant that fits a unique requirement.What you’ll doProvide product and application support for linear motion systems, components, and actuators.Design, select components, and troubleshoot motion control solutions using stepper motors, servo motors, drives, sensors, safety equipment, and related hardware.Size and choose motors and drives using appropriate load calculations.Tune servo- and stepper-driven linear motion systems for performance and stability.Program PLC systems using IEC 61131-3 languages and interface with controls, drives, and sensors.Install and wire electrical components into control panels; read and interpret electrical control panel schematics.Diagnose and repair issues in existing electrical panels.Support the design, construction, operation, and troubleshooting of customer applications and test stands for linear motion products.Communicate with engineers, vendors, and customers on controls-related opportunities and issues.Leverage mechatronics knowledge across controls, software, and mechanical actuator systems.Use electrical design software to document and validate designs.Occasionally partner with sales teams and customers to understand requirements and either select appropriate PBC Linear products or help design new offerings.Optional but valuable: C++, C#, or Visual Basic for tooling, test, or integration tasks.What you bringHands-on knowledge of servo and stepper motor dynamics, PLCs, controls, and drive systems.Familiarity with linear motion technologies such as actuators, profile rail, ball screws, lead screws, and linear bearings (preferred).Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related 2-year technical degree—preferably Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.Why PBC LinearPBC Linear (A Pacific Bearing Company) is a global leader in linear technology—and a local manufacturer committed to our associates and community. If you enjoy tackling complex motion challenges in a fast-changing, dynamic environment, you’ll feel at home here. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Aflac.Equal OpportunityPBC Linear is an Equal Opportunity Employer.