Senior Controls Engineer: PLC/Robotics & Motor Drive Expert

Autokiniton; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our manufacturing operations in the United States. The role focuses on programming PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems for new equipment and retrofits, with an emphasis on ensuring safety, quality, and reliability across production lines.

You will design and optimize electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls, operate motor drive configurations, and support new model launches while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of hands-on technical experience.
• Proficient in AB PLC and HMI programming at an advanced level.
• Advanced Fanuc programming, MQ1 and QAD databases.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Support mission, vision, values, and goals in daily activities.
• Program complete PLC, HMI, networks, and related hardware for new equipment.
• Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls for new/retrofit equipment.
• Configure motor drive systems for servo, VFD, and DC.
• Develop and support robotic programming.
• Assist with equipment launch, startup, and performance objectives.
• Utilize engineering software and CAD-based tools.
• Evaluate new technology as needed.
• Ensure manufacturing and installation conform to specifications.
• Troubleshoot systems across facilities
• Support new model launches and cross-functional teams
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

Skills

Five to eight years experience

Microsoft Office

PLC programming

HMI programming

Fanuc programming

MQ1 database

QAD database

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AB PLC

HMI programming software

Fanuc programming

MQ1

QAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AUTOKINITON is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our manufacturing operations in the United States. The role focuses on programming PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems for new equipment and retrofits, with an emphasis on ensuring safety, quality, and reliability across production lines.

You will design and optimize electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls, operate motor drive configurations, and support new model launches while collaborating with cross-functional teams.