Robotics & Controls Engineer - ABB PLC Integration

100Hires, Inc.

Northbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer to program ABB robots, develop Beckhoff PLC code, and integrate the two systems on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will own projects from development through commissioning and work directly with automation equipment on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot and optimize complete automation cells, read electrical schematics, and ensure robust sequencing, fault handling, and recovery.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience programming and commissioning ABB industrial robots.
  • Strong ABB RAPID programming experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Beckhoff controls and TwinCAT 3.
  • Strong PLC programming skills, especially Structured Text.
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting EtherCAT.
  • Experience integrating robots, PLCs, sensors, actuators, and industrial equipment.
  • Comfortable commissioning and troubleshooting equipment on the manufacturing floor.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial controls.
  • Strong understanding of automation sequencing, interlocks, fault handling, and recovery.
  • Experience taking automation projects from development through production commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Program ABB robots and commission on the production floor.
  • Develop and debug Beckhoff PLC code and integrate with robot systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the automation cell.
  • Commission equipment from development to production.
  • Read electrical schematics and support fault handling procedures.

Skills

Industrial robot programming
ABB RAPID
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
PLC troubleshooting (Structured Text)
EtherCAT configuration
Robot/PLC integration
Schematic reading
Automation sequencing
Fault handling & recovery
On-floor commissioning

Tools

ABB RobotStudio
Beckhoff TwinSAFE
ABB SafeMove

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer to program ABB robots, develop Beckhoff PLC code, and integrate the two systems on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will own projects from development through commissioning and work directly with automation equipment on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot and optimize complete automation cells, read electrical schematics, and ensure robust sequencing, fault handling, and recovery.

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