Sr. Automation Engineer

CyberCoders; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

4% 401(k) match

Continued training

PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for an onsite role in Granite City, IL. You will design, program, and integrate automated manufacturing equipment, control panels, and cell architectures within a heavy industrial setting.

You will lead robotics integration, machine vision deployments, and PLC/HMI development to maximize uptime and optimize production efficiency. 7+ years in controls automation and strong expertise with Allen-Bradley and major robotics platforms are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a controls or automation role within heavy manufacturing.
• Deep expertise with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMIs.
• Hands-on programming and integration experience with major robotics platforms (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa).
• Proven track record deploying machine vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence).
• Strong background in electrical controls, drives (PowerFlex/Vacon), schematics, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and integrate automated manufacturing equipment and control panels.
• Program and optimize industrial robots for material handling and assembly.
• Implement machine vision inspection systems for automated quality control.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC code and HMI interfaces to maximize uptime.
• Provide plant floor technical support for electrical and controls issues.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and improve cycle times.

Tools

ABB Robotics

KUKA Robotics

Fanuc Robotics

Yaskawa Robotics

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

HMI

PowerFlex Drives

Vacon Drives

Job description

Job Location/Shift: 1st shift, onsite in Granite City

Job Salary: up to $130k DOE

Requirements: 5+ years of Controls/Automation Engineering focused on designing and/or integrating Controls, Robotics and Machine Vision systems within a heavy manufacuturing industry

About the Opportunity

Step into a cornerstone manufacturing environment that is aggressively modernizing its shop floor through cutting-edge industrial automation, advanced robotics, and precision machine vision systems. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be at the tip of the spear of our manufacturing technology strategy-owning the design, integration, and continuous improvement of complex automated systems that drive high-volume, heavy industrial production.

If you are energized by rolling up your sleeves to architect robust control solutions, troubleshoot advanced automation cells, and modernize legacy equipment in a rock-solid, stable manufacturing facility, this is your platform to make an immediate, highly visible impact.

What you will do:

• Automation & Systems Design: Design, program, and integrate automated manufacturing equipment, electrical control panels, and cell architecture.

• Robotics Integration: Program and optimize industrial robots (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa) for high-efficiency material handling and assembly.

• Machine Vision Systems: Implement and maintain machine vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, Datalogic) for automated quality control.

• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Write and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC code (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI interfaces to maximize uptime.

• Plant Floor Support: Serve as the technical expert for electrical and controls troubleshooting, partnering with maintenance and operations teams.

• Continuous Improvement: Spearhead engineering projects focused on reducing downtime, optimizing cycle times, and modernizing plant infrastructure.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years in a controls or automation role within heavy manufacturing

• PLCs: Deep expertise with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMIs

• Robotics: Hands-on programming and integration experience with major platforms (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa)

• Machine Vision: Proven track record deploying vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence)

• Hardware & Systems: Strong background in electrical controls, drives (PowerFlex/Vacon), schematics, and troubleshooting

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4% 401(k) match
• Continued training
• PTO
• Company holidays