Controls Engineer
Methods Machine Tools, Inc. · Sudbury, Massachusetts, US
Description Methods Machine Tools was established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one...
Job description
Description Methods Machine Tools was established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one of the largest privately owned machine tool importers in North America. Methods designs and implements custom machining setups, including machine tool selection, automation integration, and turnkey automation cells. The corporate campus in Sudbury, Mass., comprises a showroom/technical center, which contains automation, applications, and a full range of cutting-edge machines. Methods has more than 300 employees, seven technology centers, one high precision machining center, and has installed more than 45,000 machines throughout North America. Job Summary: The Controls Engineer is responsible for the electrical design, systems integration, and troubleshooting of control systems for both custom automation cells and standard offerings. This role focuses on designing the necessary communication and I/O infrastructure—often utilizing ladder logic—to serve as the vital bridge between the CNC machine, robot, and other third-party integrated systems. The ideal candidate will be a primary, hands-on resource for resolving electrical and...