Motion Controls Engineer - Custom CNC Machine Specialist

Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division•Waukegan, IL

1d•$94,400 - $146,300

About The Position

Yaskawa America, Inc. is seeking a Motion Controls Engineer - Custom CNC Machine Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will provide CNC technical expertise and know-how to assist customers in the use of Yaskawa products and services to improve their application and processes. You will work closely with the sales team to develop relationships with customers, fostering value-add growth opportunities and enhancing the utilization of Yaskawa products and services. You will also provide product, application, and process knowledge for projects and solutions from concept to completion.

Requirements

CNC design knowledge and experience
BS degree in electrical, mechanical, computer or mechatronics engineering with emphasis in controls or machines
3 to 5 years of experience involving Machine Tool design, tooling, user interface
Hands on knowledge of at least one CNC manufacturing process, such as milling, wood routing and turning, plasma cutting, waterjet or laser cutting
Software proficiency with G-code programming and with CAD/CAM software suites such as Fusion
Programming proficiency with PLCs (ladder logic, IEC61131-3), motion control systems, servos and user interfaces
Experience or exposure to software development tools for C# and Windows WPF (tools such as IDEs, programmer’s editors, source control and issue tracking systems)

Responsibilities

Provide CNC technical expertise and know-how to assist customers in the use of Yaskawa products and services to improve their application and processes.
Work closely with the sales team to develop relationships with customers, fostering value-add growth opportunities and enhancing the utilization of Yaskawa products and services.
Provide product, application, and process knowledge for projects and solutions from concept to completion.