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Machine Tool Controls Engineer

Bring software, controls, and machine startup together in gear manufacturing.

Employment type

Full-time

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About the role

Machine Tool Integration / Startup / Controls Engineer

We are seeking a full-time, highly experienced, software-savvy startup/service engineer.

Machine Tool Builders is an industrial machinery rebuilder with a strong focus on gear manufacturing equipment. We provide pre-owned machines that have been fully rebuilt and equipped with updated controls, and we sell and service several lines of new gear manufacturing equipment.

We also provide a high level of technical support and service for our products and a variety of other OEM equipment.

What you’ll do

  • Develop PC-based and non-PC-based HMI (Human Machine Interface) software for our gear hobbing, gear grinding, and gear shaping conversational programs.
  • Develop user manuals for the HMI and machine software.
  • Perform startup, testing, and debugging of software on our floor or at a customer’s facility.

Experience & qualifications

A combination of controls expertise, hands-on troubleshooting, and clear technical communication.

Controls & software experience

  • Experience with VB.NET, VB6, Visual C++, and similar languages is highly desirable.
  • Experience with Siemens HMI Operate and HMI Advanced is highly desirable.
  • Experience programming PMC logic, Fanuc Picture, Fanuc Macro Executor, and Fanuc macro programs for Fanuc 0i and 30i series controls is required.
  • Experience with Siemens One controls and older 828, 810, 840D, and 840Dsl controls is highly desirable.
  • Experience configuring machine parameters for Fanuc and Siemens controls is required.
  • Experience with AC and DC servo functions and tuning is required.
  • Experience with feedback control loops and feedback system functions is mandatory.

Professional skills

  • Proficiency in technical writing.
  • A strong desire to succeed and excel in your position.
  • Professional appearance and behavior with customers and co-workers.
  • Effective oral and written communication and reporting using MS Office software.
  • Familiarity with MS Word and MS Excel.

Machine & service skills

  • Ability to read, understand, and follow mechanical, electrical, and fluid-system drawings.
  • Mechanical aptitude and understanding are required.
  • Knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical circuitry, relay control logic, PLC logic, CNC functions and programming, servo systems, and feedback systems.
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication systems, pneumatic systems, coolant systems, and other fluid power systems.
  • Previous experience servicing other types of OEM metalworking equipment is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with volt/ohm/amp meters and oscilloscope use.
  • Must have your own basic hand tools.

Additional requirements

  • This position may require some travel for customer field service or installation support.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to obtain a passport.

Educational requirements

  • College education, high school diploma, or GED.
  • Formal electrical or electronic training.

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Tell us about your experience in machine tool controls, software development, and startup. Please identify the position as Machine Tool Controls Engineer in your application.

Machine Tool Builders, Inc.

7723 Burden Rd.
Machesney Park, Illinois 61115

Questions about the role?
(815) 636-7502
info@machinetoolbuilders.com

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