Controls Engineer - Manufacturing
kyybaTonawanda, NY
Controls Engineer - Manufacturing
kyybaTonawanda, NY
10 days ago
Industries
All Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingRelay and Industrial Control ManufacturingInstruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process VariablesAbout the role
Job Description:
Job Description Specific Responsibilities of this Position: This Controls Engineer position supports a machine-intensive, high-volume production environment within a small, specialized engineering team responsible for the rollout and support of next-generation manufacturing technologies. The team will serve as the plant Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and fleet management systems being introduced to improve material flow and production efficiency. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working hands-on with automation, troubleshooting equipment on the production floor, and learning emerging technologies. Employees will receive training on the new AMR platforms and fleet management software and will play a critical role in deploying, optimizing, and supporting these systems throughout the facility.
- Respond to carry-over issues from previous shifts and supporttroubleshooting efforts for automated manufacturing equipment.
- Assist maintenance and operations teams with equipment breakdowns, automation faults, and production interruptions.
- Utilize PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens) primarily for troubleshooting andfault diagnosis.
- Review and interpret controls logic to identify root causes of equipmentand automation issues.
- Troubleshoot Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), including routing, navigation, communication, and material delivery interruptions.
- Support AMR fleet management software and related systems to ensurereliable transportation of materials throughout the facility.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, and materials teams to maintainuptime and achieve production targets.
- Document troubleshooting activities, corrective actions, and continuousimprovement opportunities.
- Partner with materials, logistics, production, and maintenance teams toidentify additional opportunities for automation and robotic integration.
- Assist with AMR and Cobot commissioning activities, startup support, validation testing, and production launch efforts.
- Contribute to capital projects involving advanced automation, automatedmaterial handling systems, robotics, and smart factory initiatives.
- Create and maintain automation documentation, process flows, operatingprocedures, and project records. Why This Role Is Unique
- Join a small, highly visible engineering team supporting one of theplant's newest automation initiatives.
- Receive specialized training on cutting-edge AMR and fleet managementtechnologies.
- Become a plant Subject Matter Expert (SME) for autonomous materialmovement and robotics.
- Play a direct role in modernizing manufacturing operations and shaping howmaterials are moved throughout the facility.
- Work with emerging Industry 4.0 technologies within a Fortune 100manufacturing environment.
Requirements:
- Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly and Machining
- Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common
- Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, MatroxFanuc Robot/CobotAMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck
- Procurement and implementation of new equipment.
- High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance.
Note: Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor.
Company Description:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b Company Description Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Tonawanda, NY
Occupation
Mechatronics Engineers
Industry
All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Posted
10 days ago
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