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Controls Engineer

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XA.net

Buffalo, NY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

Job Summary:
Controls Engineer position working at a Plant in Tonawanda, NY. This is a mix of older 10+ year old equipment and new equipment including install. Most equipment for Assembly from Hirata Japan.
Job Details:
Focus will be GPS
  • Engine Assembly Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common Cameras
  • Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox Fanuc Robot/Cobot AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck Procurement and implementation of new equipment.
High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance. Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor
Requirements:
Degree
  • Associates Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred in Electrical Engineering Years of experience: 5-7 years experience Focused more on someone who is able to learn quickly, would consider less experience for the right fit.
Minimum Required Skills per
Hiring Manager:
Strong Allen-Bradley Rockwell PLC Programming Experience (RSLogix 5000 or/and Studio 5000) HMI Programming Experience (Preferred Rockwell FactoryTalk View) Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and machine control circuits. Minimum 3 years' Experience/Ability to troubleshoot controls related automation equipment breakdowns in a high-pressure manufacturing environment Basic Fanuc Robotics Experience Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills in a high-volume manufacturing environment Strong Comprehension of Ethernet/IP industrial networks Prior automotive / vehicle assembly or industrial automation experience preferred Understanding/Programming of servo drives, motion control, and VFDs Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with maintenance, production, suppliers, and central ME teams Leadership/ownership of tasks: planning, scheduling, and coordinating work with trades and contractors. Ability to work flexible hours / rotate shifts as required by plant operations Basic Automation Controls Vision systems programming experience (Preferred Matrox)
Manager's Notes:
It is an intense environment
  • fasted past environment and need to think on your feet and be flexible Could be assigned to any shift, they do not bounce around to different shifts on a normal basis, may need to cover other shifts if an emergency or someone is on vacation, but overall candidates will be assigned to one shift. 1st shift
  • 6:30AM
  • 3PM 2nd shift
  • 3PM•11:30PM 3rd shift•11PM•7:30AM Expectation is 2-3 weekend shifts per month.
Candidates will work Saturday, Sundays, and Holidays. Onsite
  • 5 days/week
  • no remote Prefer candidates that are local to the
Buffalo, Niagara Region Travel:
Up to 20%
  • might need to travel to support their new project which requires travel to Michigan, not a regular part of the job on an as needed basis, approx.
6 times per year