Turnkey Automation Engineer - Robotics & CNC

Methods Machine Tools Inc; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 102,292,000 - 128,117,000; Full time

Job summary

Methods Machine Tools Inc. is seeking a Custom Systems Engineer to lead the assembly, programming, and testing of advanced automation and robotic systems for CNC machine tools. The role entails integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components, supporting customer installations, providing training, and integrating factory options into turnkey solutions.

Travel to customer sites is required. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and service teams to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• Technical School Certificate, Trade School Diploma, or Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering.
• High School Diploma required.
• Prior robotics or CNC tool experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude with hands-on automation experience.
• Ability to learn Fanuc Robo Guide or similar software.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Solid math, geometry, and trig for engineering tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across levels.
• Proven ability to lead projects and work independently.
• Willingness to travel 20-40% and hold valid driver's license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, program, and test automation and robotic systems for CNC tools.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Support customer installations, training, and options integration.
• Provide onsite installation, setup and training.
• Offer remote and phone support after delivery.
• Travel to customer sites for installations and runoffs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, service teams.
• Maintain system quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties to support goals.

Skills

Robotics experience

Project leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Technical/Engineering degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Fanuc Robo Guide

Microsoft Office

Job description

Methods Machine Tools Inc. is seeking a Custom Systems Engineer to lead the assembly, programming, and testing of advanced automation and robotic systems for CNC machine tools. The role entails integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components, supporting customer installations, providing training, and integrating factory options into turnkey solutions.

Travel to customer sites is required. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and service teams to ensure quality and