Join Makino's Automation Engineering Team
As part of the Project Engineering group, the Controls Project Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, integrating, and supporting automated manufacturing systems that combine Makino machine tools with industrial automation technologies. This role plays a key part in delivering turnkey automation solutions utilizing robots, PLCs, vision systems, conveyors, marking systems, and other manufacturing technologies.
The Controls Project Engineer partners closely with customers, suppliers, project managers, and fellow engineering disciplines to successfully execute automation projects from concept through installation and customer acceptance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement controls systems for automated machining and material handling applications.
- Create and modify PLC, HMI, robot, and safety controller programs using industry-standard software platforms.
- Develop machine-to-machine communication interfaces and integration strategies between Makino equipment and third-party automation systems.




- Create detailed controls documentation including I/O lists, functional specifications, programming documentation, and commissioning procedures.
- Support electrical engineering activities including controls architecture, component selection, network design, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure successful system performance and project execution.
- Participate in system design reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.
- Troubleshoot controls-related issues during system testing, installation, startup, and customer acceptance activities.
- Work with external suppliers and integrators to verify equipment functionality and system compatibility.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) activities.
- Provide technical support to Automation Support Engineer

📌 Controls Project Engineer (Ponte Dell'aspio)
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