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Controls Engineer 3

KYYBA, Inc

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Business Services, Capital Project, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Fault Management, Fleet Management, HMI Software, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Logic Design, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Technology, Material Moving, Materials Planning, Operations Processes, Piping, Process Flow, Production Support, Production Systems, Production Volume, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Purchasing/Procurement, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Standards, Staff Training, Startup, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Technical Training, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title: Schedule Planner II - Material Planning and Control
 
About Kyyba:
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. 
 
Job Description
 
Description: ****Hello Suppliers, please see the below note and withdraw anyone from Beeline that does not fit this requirement.
 
No immigration related sponsorship will be provided for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you require employer sponsorship. This includes direct company sponsorship or entry of an employer as the immigration employer of record or any work authorization requiring written immigration support from an employer. All candidates need to be legally eligible to work in the United States.****
 
 
Summary:
The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.
 
Job Responsibilities:
•Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
•Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
•Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
•Design electrical control panels.
•Design programmable logic controller software.
•Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.
•Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.
•Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
•Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.
•Travel to plant sites as required.
Skills:
•Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
•Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.
•Proficient with AutoCad.
•Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
•Familiarity with basic safety standards.
•Capable of supervision.
 
Education/Experience:
•Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field.
•5-7 years of experience required.
 
Custom Fields:
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Name: Work Schedule
Value: Initially 1st Shift. May transition to 2nd or 3rd Shift after 1 year
Expectation is 2-3 weekend shifts per month.
 
Name: Export Authorization Required
Value: No
 
Name: Service Type
Value: On-Site
 
Name: SOW to Allegis Reclass
Value: false
 
Name: Additional Position Details
Value: ***Hello Suppliers, please see the below note and withdraw anyone from Beeline that does not fit this requirement.
 
No immigration related sponsorship will be provided for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you require employer sponsorship. This includes direct company sponsorship or entry of an employer as the immigration employer of record or any work authorization requiring written immigration support from an employer. All candidates need to be legally eligible to work in the United States.****
 
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 support troubleshooting 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 and fault diagnosis.
• Review and interpret controls logic to identify root causes of equipment and automation issues.
• Troubleshoot Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), including routing, navigation, communication, and material delivery interruptions.
• Support AMR fleet management software and related systems to ensure reliable transportation of materials throughout the facility.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and materials teams to maintain uptime and achieve production targets.
• Document troubleshooting activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Partner with materials, logistics, production, and maintenance teams to identify 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, automated material handling systems, robotics, and smart factory initiatives.
• Create and maintain automation documentation, process flows, operating procedures, and project records.
Why This Role Is Unique
• Join a small, highly visible engineering team supporting one of the plant's newest automation initiatives.
• Receive specialized training on cutting-edge AMR and fleet management technologies.
• Become a plant Subject Matter Expert (SME) for autonomous material movement and robotics.
• Play a direct role in modernizing manufacturing operations and shaping how materials are moved throughout the facility.
• Work with emerging Industry 4.0 technologies within a Fortune 100 manufacturing environment.
 
Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly and Machining
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.
 
Name: WorkSiteDescription
Value: None
 
Name: Is driving a GM Vehicle required, or will the worker be driving a GM vehicle more than occasionally (a few times per month) as part of the job function?
Value: No
 
Location: (Davenport,IA)
 
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ag e, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
SELECT AWARDS
  • An INC 5000 company for 10 years
  • Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots 
  • Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
  • TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
  • Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
  • Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
  • 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
 
 
 
 
 
 

About the Company

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KYYBA, Inc

Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.

Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.kyyba.com/

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