Automation Controls Engineer Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Specific Responsibilities of this Position:

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.

Requirements:
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.

Note:

Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor.

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.

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