Job Description

Title: Automation & Motion Control Engineer

Shift: First Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary: $95,000+ commensurate with experience

Automation & Motion Control Engineer Role:

This role exists to transform raw mechanical assemblies into high-performance, multi-axis production machines through advanced programming and hands-on mechatronic integration. The engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle of machine intelligence, from initial logic architecture to final on-site commissioning for our client's national accounts.

Automation & Motion Control Engineer Responsibilities:

• Architect sophisticated logic for machines featuring up to 40 axes of coordinated movement
• Develop precise 3-axis simultaneous motion and robust collision-avoidance logic
• Lead equipment from "dead metal" status to production-ready through full-cycle commissioning
• Program logic using CODESYS (IEC 61131-3), proprietary motion languages, or BASIC-style environments
• Power up electrical circuits and interpret complex schematics for system integration
• Diagnose power and signal issues at the component level using multimeters and diagnostic tools
• Execute PID loop tuning and vibration filtering to maximize machine stability
• Partner with mechanical designers to troubleshoot and identify code-based versus physical hardware faults
• Provide expert-level on-site technical support and leadership for top-tier national clients
• Maintain clean, structured project documentation and well-commented code bases
• Manage multiple project priorities within a high-agility OEM environment
• Facilitate the integration of industrial protocols including I/O interfacing, sensors, and actuators

Automation & Motion Control Engineer Reporting Relationships:

The candidate will report to the Engineering Manager and will function as a technical lead without direct reports.

About You:

• Possess 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial motion control or robotics
• Demonstrate proficiency in CODESYS, Trio, Yaskawa, Kollmorgen, or similar motion controller environments
• Exhibit a strong grasp of mechatronics, bridging the gap between software and physical hardware
• Understand and integrate safety protocols including E-stops, light curtains, and safety-rated logic
• Operate with a self-starter mindset and the ability to work unsupervised
• Translate complex technical hurdles into clear concepts for internal leadership and clients
• Display a high level of technical curiosity regarding industrial automation trends
• Work safely with high-voltage electrical components and industrial machinery
• Maintain readiness for occasional travel to client sites for commissioning and support
• Provide a proven track record of solving complex 3-dimensional motion challenges
• Hold U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment that prioritizes results and technical autonomy

Next Steps:

If you are a technical "Swiss Army Knife" and a driven problem solver, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information:

• Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status
• Physical Demands: Must be able to navigate a factory floor, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs during machine commissioning
• Working Conditions: Environment includes a mix of professional office space and active manufacturing floors with exposure to noise and industrial machinery

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