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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.

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