DMG MORI USA, Inc.
Job Title
Automation Controls Engineer
Reporting Manager
Automation Manager
Location
Hoffman Estates, IL moving to Goose Island Chicago 2027
Classification
Exempt
Travel
30%
Join DMG MORI Systems Automation, a subsidiary of DMG MORI, the world leading CNC machine tool and automation technology provider. We focus on providing customers with cutting-edge machine tending automation solutions including robotics, gantry, pallet pool, and various flexible manufacturing systems for the North American market.
We are looking for a candidate who is open-minded, eager to learn, willing to take on various challenges and comfortable working in a dynamic and diverse team environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Machine tending automation system cell controller design
- CNC machine tool, robot, washer, gage/CMM, marker, etc automation equipment interfacing
- Electrical wiring, troubleshooting and various automation peripherals setup
- Program PLC/HMI (Allen-Bradley preferred), robot (Fanuc) and vision (iRvision or Cognex)
- Perform automation cell runoff at factory and customer site
- Prepare detailed design specifications and documentation
- Customer training and technical support
- Other duties assigned as necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor or equivalent degree in EE/ME/CS Engineering
- Familiar with manufacturing automation/industrial robotic system
- Strong electrical design, wiring and troubleshooting capabilities
- Proficient in PLC/HMI/Robot/Vision programming
- Proficient in mechanical assembly and electrical troubleshooting
- Familiar with major industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, etc.)
- Familiar with safety circuit and safety relay/controller configuration
- Ability to learn various new automation technology
- Strong communication skills including reading & writing technical documents
Work Environment:
General office environment will be experienced. Occasionally the position will be spent in various manufacturing environments.
Opportunities:
We offer intensive training whenever necessary, those includes CNC machine tool operation, Fanuc/Mitsubishi/Siemens CNC programming, Fanuc robot handling tool operation and programming, advanced TPP programming, iRvision / Cognex / Keyence vision programming, various safety controller (Banner/Pilz) configuration, Fieldbus (EtherNet/IP, Profibus) setup, Rockwell Automation PLC/HMI programming, Wonderware Indusoft HMI development, etc.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA, no H-1B visa sponsorship is provided.
Skills Required
- Bachelor or equivalent degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering
- Familiarity with manufacturing automation and industrial robotic systems
- Strong electrical design, wiring, and troubleshooting capabilities
- Proficient in PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Experience programming robots (Fanuc) and vision systems (iRvision or Cognex)
- Proficient in mechanical assembly and electrical troubleshooting
- Familiar with major industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Profinet)
- Familiar with safety circuits and safety relay/controller configuration
- Ability and willingness to learn new automation technologies
- Strong communication skills including reading and writing technical documents
- Ability to perform automation cell runoff at factory and customer sites (travel ~30%)
What We Do
DMG MORI is a worldwide leading manufacturer of high-precision machine tools and sustainable technologies that are at the beginning of global value chains. Integrated automation and end-to-end digitization solutions extend our core business with turning and milling machines, Advanced Technologies and Additive Manufacturing. Our technology excellence is bundled within the main sectors of Aerospace, Automotive, Die & Mold as well as Medical and Semiconductor. In the “Global One Company”, more than 12,000 employees are in direct contact with our 150,000 customer factories. DMG MORI is present in 43 countries worldwide – with 16 production plants, 113 sales and service locations – and is actively advancing the future fields of automation, digitization and sustainability.
