Project Engineer Controls & Robotics

Warren, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Long Description

Orise (PA Solutions an ATS Company) delivers complex turnkey automation systems for global OEMs and Tier-1s in automotive aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Our controls and robotics teams design program integrate and commission highly sophisticated production systems used worldwide.

The Project Engineer Controls & Robotics; owns the controls automation and integration deliverables for assigned machine or system areas. This role is responsible for PLC/HMI programming robot programming troubleshooting commissioning and supporting successful FAT/SAT and production launch. You will work closely with mechanical software and project management teams to deliver safe reliable technically robust automation addition you will oversee and coordinate third-party suppliers responsible for long-lead equipment ensuring alignment to technical requirements quality expectations and project timelines. The Project Engineer also supports project management in all change-management proceedings helping evaluate document and implement engineering changes as the project evolves.

Overall this role is both a technical design owner and a cross-functional integrator ensuring smooth communication and alignment between engineering manufacturing project management and external suppliers to deliver high-quality automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:
Controls & Robotics Execution
Oversee development and implement PLC programs (Siemens TIA Portal Rockwell Studio 5000 etc.) including HMI screens alarms diagnostics and safety logic.
Oversee program and integrate industrial robots (Fanuc ABB KUKA) including EOAT configuration frames paths routines payloads and fault recovery sequences.
Oversee configuration and diagnose industrial networks (Ethernet/IP Profinet OPC-UA IO-Link).
Support electrical design reviews (control architecture IO counts panel layouts device selection).
Validate IO tune motion perform device bring-up and troubleshoot servo vision sensor and safety hardware.
Project & System Coordination
Participate in system design reviews PFMEAs functional specifications and sequence of operations creation.
Breakdown controls tasks and provide hour estimates assumptions and risk identification.
Support project managers with technical content for customer meetings timelines and issue logs.
Identify scope gaps flag change order opportunities and ensure alignment with customer standards.
FAT/SAT & Commissioning
Lead bench test debug and commissioning activities for your assigned zones or stations.
Support run-offs cycle-time optimization OEE improvement and line readiness.
Carry out site acceptance testing (SAT) troubleshooting and launch support at customer site.
Document punch lists and ensure timely closure.
Documentation & Standards
Maintain controls deliverables (IO lists device sheets code standards HMI templates).
Contribute to continuous improvement of standard code objects diagnostic structures and integration methods.

Additional Information

Qualifications (must have)

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
35 years of PLC/HMI programming experience in a machine-build or automation project environment.
Automotive or aerospace automation experience.
Hands-on robot programming experience (Fanuc ABB or KUKA).
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics device datasheets and safety circuits.
Experience with industrial networks remote IO VFDs sensors and servo systems.
Strong debugging and problem-solving background during build/commissioning.
Experience with vision systems (Cognex Keyence) or advanced motion control.

Travel & Work Environment

Travel 1040% depending on commissioning phase and customer location.
Hybrid work possible during engineering phases.

Join the Winning Team at Orise an ATS Company. We help exceptional customers automate their manufacturing as Tooling System Integrators. We work with Global OEMs/Tier suppliers supporting transportation and aerospace industries. Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with Orise. Join an environment where a passion for innovation is combined with an uncompromised commitment to quality.

Benefits of working at Orise:
Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Plans
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Orise without regard to race color religion or belief national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability HIV status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital civil union or domestic partnership status past or present military service family medical history or genetic information family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.

Long Description Orise (PA Solutions an ATS Company) delivers complex turnkey automation systems for global OEMs and Tier-1s in automotive aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Our controls and robotics teams design program integrate and commission highly sophisticated production systems used worldw...