Job Title: ( Controls Engineer - Cameras )
About Kyyba:
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.
Job Description:
Job Description: 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 plants 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.
Candidate Requirements:
· Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
· Years of Experience Required: 2 to 4 years of experience
· 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.
· Not a desk job; 80-90% on floor.
Top 3 must-have hard skills:
PLC Troubleshooting & Controls Systems Expertise
· Strong troubleshooting experience with Siemens PLCs and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell controls
· Ability to read, interpret, and diagnose PLC logic, automation faults, and production equipment issues
· Experience supporting HMIs and manufacturing controls systems in a high-volume production environment
Industrial Automation & Robotics
· Experience supporting and troubleshooting Fanuc Robots/Cobots
· Knowledge of automated material handling systems and robotic integration
· Exposure to automation commissioning, startup support, validation, and production launches
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) & Advanced Manufacturing Technology
· Experience with strong aptitude to support AMRs, fleet management systems, and automated material movement
· Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, automated logistics, and smart factory initiatives
· Familiarity with systems such as OTTO AMRs, automated forklifts, or similar autonomous technologies is highly desirable
Location: ( Onsite Position and Buffalo, NY )
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
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