Automation Controls Engineer
Company: Exo Talent Partners
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description EXO Talent Partners is
supporting a confidential aerospace manufacturer (Military Aircraft
program) hiring an Automation Controls Engineer to join their
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. This role is hands-on and
project-driven, focused on designing, implementing, and supporting
factory automation systems and automated manufacturing cells.
You’ll work in a cross-functional engineering group (controls,
robotics, mechanical, software) to deliver automation that improves
throughput, reduces variation, and supports next-gen manufacturing
operations. WHAT YOU’LL DO Scope, design, develop, implement, and
support automation systems and automated manufacturing cells
Identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency,
utilization, and output Support specification and purchase of
capital automation equipment with ROI focus Partner with internal
teams and external automation integrators to execute projects
Support and improve existing automation systems in production
Troubleshoot automation-related hardware/software issues (controls,
robotics, vision, networks, etc.) Balance automation implementation
with minimal disruption to production Occasional travel
(approximately 10%) WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Must-have: Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering or a technical field (Mechanical, Electrical,
Automation/Robotics, Software preferred) 5–10 years of relevant
experience delivering automation projects in manufacturing
environments Hands-on industrial controls and/or robotics
programming and integration experience Strong troubleshooting
ability across electromechanical systems, software, and controls
Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
Nice-to-have / high-signal keywords: PLC programming
(Rockwell/Allen-Bradley strongly preferred) SCADA and enterprise
system integration experience CNC machine tool tending / machine
interface experience Machine vision experience RFID systems and
automation networking Fanuc, Ignition, Siemens NX exposure WORK
AUTHORIZATION COMPLIANCE This position requires access to U.S.
export-controlled information. Candidates must be eligible to work
in the U.S. No visa sponsorship. RELOCATION Relocation assistance
is available.
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