Motion Controls Engineer - Custom CNC Machine Specialist

Yaskawa Drives & Motion; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Corporate wide bonus program

Educational assistance up to $10,000/年

Job summary

Yaskawa America, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Motion Controls Engineer - Custom CNC Machine Specialist to deliver CNC technical expertise and customer support from concept to completion.

The role requires 3–5 years of machine tool design experience, CNC processes, PLCs, and proficiency with Fusion CAD/CAM and C#/Windows WPF. On-site, full-time position with a wide range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Machine Tool design or related CNC tooling
• Experience with CNC processes like milling or laser cutting is required
• Proficient in G-code programming and CAD/CAM software workflows
• Programming PLCs and motion control systems with servos and HMI interfaces

Responsibilities

• Provide CNC technical expertise to assist customers and applications
• Collaborate with sales to identify value-add opportunities
• Contribute knowledge from concept to completion on projects

Skills

CNC design knowledge

Machine tool design

G-code programming

PLC control systems

CAD/CAM (Fusion)

C# and Windows WPF

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer or Mechatronics with controls emphasis

Tools

Fusion CAD/CAM

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MOTIO002947

• Posted : October 14, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site


• Salary Range : $94,400 USD to $146,300 USD

Locations

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Description

Yaskawa America, Inc. is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow. Yaskawa’ s culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond. Advanced drives, software development, and systems integration are key components to existing and future projects at Yaskawa. If you are a hardworking Controls Engineer with an interest in advancing your career within a world class organization, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Yaskawa is currently looking for a Motion Controls Engineer - Custom CNC Machine Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will provide CNC technical expertise and know-how to assist customers in the use of Yaskawa products and services to improve their application and processes. Working closely with our sales team, you will develop relationships with customers fostering “value add” growth opportunities and enhance the utilization of Yaskawa products and services. You will provide product, application, and process knowledge for projects and solutions from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate will have CNC design knowledge and experience, a BS degree in electrical, mechanical, computer or mechatronics engineering with emphasis in controls or machines. We are seeking candidates who have 3 to 5 years of experience involving Machine Tool design, tooling, user interface. Experience necessary for this role includes:

• Hands on knowledge of at least one CNC manufacturing process, such as milling, wood routing and turning, plasma cutting, waterjet or laser cutting


• Software proficiency with G-code programming and with CAD/CAM software suites such as Fusion


• Programming proficiency with PLCs (ladder logic, IEC61131-3), motion control systems, servos and user interfaces


• Experience or exposure to software development tools for C# and Windows WPF (tools such as IDEs, programmer’s editors, source control and issue tracking systems)

We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to manage projects and apply your skills to a wide variety of applications. Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include: a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Yaskawa is an equal opportunity employer.

If the Controls Engineer role sounds like a fit for your background and career goals, we would like to hear from you!

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