Lead Controls Technician | Robotics

• 3-5 years of electrical controls and PLC programming
• Industrial robotics experience a plus

About Our Client
Our client designs, fabricates, and delivers both preengineered and custom automation cells suited for welding applications. Their systems typically include robotic arms (ABB, KUKA), part positioners, tooling, safety frameworks, and welding systems like Fronius-with flexibility tailored to diverse manufacturing needs.
Job Description
Essential Duties

• Work with our integration and engineering departments and provide technical guidance to ensure comprehensive design packages are developed leading ultimately to the efficient production of high quality products.
• Support product design criteria and testing methodologies.
• Responsible for the accuracy of electrical system integration and the quality and reliability of the controls system.
• Participate in new design and modification projects.
• Communicate with manufacturing and assembly to resolve conflicts, review designs, and incorporate suggestions for improvement.
• Support sales effort in the design and proposal of new business opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of our programing and integration activities with our manufacturing and field technicians to support customer system issues. Troubleshoot controls or electrical issues and coordinate with field technicians to get customers back up and running.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Requirements:

• Bachelor's or associate's degree in a technical field a plus.
• 3-5 years of electrical controls and PLC programming (Omron preferred).
• Industrial robotics experience a plus (ABB, KUKA, Motoman, Panasonic).
• Industrial controls network experience, i.e. DeviceNet, EtherNet, EtherNet/IP.
• Understanding of manipulator arms and operation.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with little oversight.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Responsible, organized, and dedicated with strong organizational skills.
• Highly motivated.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and with ease.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.

What's on Offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Contact
Alex Bruno
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6799946