Test Equipment Controls Engineer

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

1d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Industrial Group is seeking a hands-on Test Equipment Controls Engineer to own production and engineering test systems and modernize testing capabilities through automation, controls, instrumentation, and software development. The engineer will ensure reliable operation of existing equipment and improve test systems supporting manufacturing and new product development. The role combines controls, automation, and test systems engineering, with a focus on troubleshooting complex systems, modernizing legacy equipment, and improving product testing. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York, and reports to the Manager, Engineering. Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience supporting, designing, developing, or maintaining industrial test equipment, automation systems, controls systems, or complex manufacturing equipment.
Experience programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC-based control systems.
Experience with industrial instrumentation, sensors, signal conditioning, measurement systems, and data acquisition hardware.
Hands-on experience supporting electromechanical, hydraulic, servo-controlled, or automated systems.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or supporting PC-based test software, HMI applications, or graphical user interfaces.
Experience with National Instruments hardware and LabVIEW.
Experience integrating PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition platforms.
Experience supporting manufacturing test equipment, automated test stands, or production testing environments.
Experience modernizing legacy equipment through controls, automation, and software upgrades.
Familiarity with servo motors, motion control, closed-loop control systems, and industrial automation technologies.

Responsibilities

Own the reliability, performance, configuration management, and continuous improvement of production test stands used to validate electromechanical, hydraulic, and motion-control products.
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, instrumentation, controls, and software issues to minimize downtime and support manufacturing.
Design, build, modify, and upgrade production and engineering test equipment, including test stands, control panels, instrumentation systems, and data acquisition hardware.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, automated machine logic, and integrated test equipment controls.
Create, maintain, and enhance operator-facing HMI and GUI applications.
Select, install, calibrate, and maintain sensors, transducers, instrumentation, signal-conditioning hardware, and measurement systems.
Integrate PLCs, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, servo drives, motors, and other control hardware into automated test environments.
Support engineering development, qualification, and performance testing by configuring test setups, implementing instrumentation plans, and developing test methods.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to test equipment failures, measurement issues, and system performance concerns.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, control logic, operating procedures, calibration requirements, preventive maintenance plans, and software revision records.
Drive modernization initiatives to improve automation, test capability, repeatability, safety, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness through hardware and software enhancements.
Partner with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support production and product development activities.

Benefits

Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
401(k) matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental insurance coverage.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Employee Resource Groups.