Automation & Controls Engineer Advanced Machine Tools
Fairmount Technologies · Derby, KS · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
What You'll Be Working On
- Contribute across the full lifecycle of our machine control Systems
- Designing and implementing control software for advanced electromechanical systems
- Developing and testing motion control, PLC logic, safety systems, and HMIs
- Integrating electrical hardware, control software, and external equipment into cohesive machine systems
- Writing and refining control logic (e.g., Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams)
- Creating and reviewing control panel designs and system architectures
- Running extensive testing and trial runs to verify functionality and performance
- Troubleshooting hardware, software, and communication issues efficiently
- Improving existing control software for reliability, performance, and maintainability
- Developing operations documentation, manuals, and training materials
- Ensuring proper communication between programs, machines, networks, and external devices
Why This Role Is Different
- Small company ? big technical ownership from day one
- Highly unique machine tools and smart manufacturing systems
- Blend of automation, electrical, motion, and systems-level engineering
- Direct involvement in machines that go from prototype to customer deployment
- Opportunity to grow technically and professionally as production ramps up
- Youll see your work move from concept ? machine ? factory floor
This Role Might Be Right for You If
- You enjoy working at the intersection of automation, electrical systems, and software
- You like designing control systems for new machines
- Youre comfortable testing, debugging, and improving real hardware/software systems
- You want your work to matter in a small, growing engineering team
- Youre excited by advanced manufacturing, CNC systems, and automation
- You have a bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field (or equivalent hands-on experience) and ~3+ years working with PLCs, motion control, or electromechanical automation systems.