Axis leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.
SeniorControls Engineers work with other Controls Engineers, Project Managers, Mechanical Engineers, Builders, Technicians and other personnel to design, implement and document control systems for various types of automation and robotic equipment. You will be involved with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic system design, simulation, PLC, HMI, robotic and peripheral device programming, machine debug and validation / buyoff. Travel to customer sites for installation, startup, and support of equipment represents 10-20% of time.
- : Substantial years of experience in Controls Engineering and Controls Design, with recognized technical expertise, ability to lead larger projects, interface with customers, support other team members, and be a self-starter.
- Develop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system designs of automated work cells.
- Lead assigned projects and direct project teams as well as monitor Controls timelines.
- Interpret customer specifications and communicate effectively to produce machinery that meets both customer and Axis Automation specifications.
- Follow customer dictated design and programming methodology.
- Ensure equipment meets industry safety guidelines.
- Lead Controls design and simulation presentations with internal team, customers and suppliers.
- Develop well-crafted code to provide automated machinery that meets or exceeds customer efficiency demands.
- Provide real-time debug and runoff support for automated machinery at Axis Automation as well as customer facilities.
- Real-time communication with company management and project teams on developments.
- Professional management of customer relationships and requests.
- Communicate with vendors to specify and source major purchased components.
- Ability to train and teach less experienced Controls Engineers and Co-Ops / Interns.
- Create and improve standards and procedures for the Controls department.
- Support build and electrical teams.
- Take project assignment and direction from Controls Engineering Manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in a Controls / automation focused role
- Willing to travel domestically approximately 10%-20%
- Programming experience with PLC, HMI, Robot (pendant and simulation programming), Motion Control, and Vision Systems
- Design experience with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Preferred software experience: RSLogix5000/500, Studio5000, TIA Portal, FactoryTalk, Ignition, ProView, AutoCAD Electrical, Robot Studio, Roboguide, Motosim, Keyence, and Cognex softwares.
$90,000-$110,000
Overtime pay, travel pay, year-end bonus, employee referral bonus, customer referral bonus
Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire
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What We Do
Axis Automation is looking for career-oriented individuals to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. We're a small company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!
With our team of leading engineers and machine builders, we design, integrate, install and service automation systems for manufacturing companies utilizing the latest technologies.
