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Controls Engineer

Iconma

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42.37–$45.53 Per Hour
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automotive Industry, Capital Project, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Corrective Action, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Fault Management, Fleet Management, Forklift, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Industrial Robotics, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Technology, Material Moving, Operations Processes, Process Flow, Production Systems, Production Volume, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Startup, System Integration (SI), Validation Testing
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
Today
Our Client, an Automotive company, is looking for a Controls Engineer for their Buffalo, NY/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • 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.
 
Requirements:
  • Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Years of Experience Required: 2 to 4 years of experience
  • PLC Troubleshooting & Controls Systems Expertise
  • Strong troubleshooting experience with Siemens PLCs and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell controls
  • Ability to read, interpret, and diagnose PLC logic, automation faults, and production equipment issues
  • Experience supporting HMIs and manufacturing controls systems in a high-volume production environment
  • Industrial Automation & Robotics
  • Experience supporting and troubleshooting Fanuc Robots/Cobots
  • Knowledge of automated material handling systems and robotic integration
  • Exposure to automation commissioning, startup support, validation, and production launches
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Experience with strong aptitude to support AMRs, fleet management systems, and automated material movement
  • Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, automated logistics, and smart factory initiatives
  • Familiarity with systems such as OTTO AMRs, automated forklifts, or similar autonomous technologies is highly desirable
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/

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