Applications Engineer
Automation Controls Engineer
Albany, NY (On-Site) | Up to 10% Travel – Domestic & International
Competitive salary, hands-on automation projects, and the opportunity to develop advanced control systems for machine tools and industrial automation equipment supporting customers worldwide.
Position Summary:
Design the software and control systems behind advanced machine tools and industrial automation equipment used around the world.
Join a global leader in machine tool technology and help develop the PLC, CNC, HMI, SCADA, and robotics solutions that drive sophisticated manufacturing systems. From initial design through commissioning and customer startup, you’ll work on complex automation projects that directly impact the performance, reliability, and productivity of world-class manufacturing operations.
NSH USA is seeking an Automation & Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support control systems for advanced machine tools, automation equipment, and related technologies. This role combines software development, controls integration, system testing, commissioning, and technical support while providing the opportunity to manage projects from concept through customer implementation.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
· Design and develop control systems for advanced machine tools and automation equipment.
· Work with PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, and industrial networks.
· Participate in projects from concept development through commissioning and customer acceptance.
· Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams.
· Gain exposure to a wide range of industrial automation technologies.
· Support customers throughout North America and internationally.
· High degree of technical ownership and project involvement.
· Join a global organization with more than 100 years of manufacturing excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop control system architectures and automation strategies for machine tool and manufacturing applications.
· Design, program, test, and document software for PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and related automation platforms.
· Support integration of controls across a variety of machine tool and automation products.
· Perform equipment commissioning, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
· Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), startup activities, and customer implementation efforts.
· Develop and maintain software, controls documentation, and operation and maintenance manuals.
· Facilitate technical discussions with customers and suppliers regarding control systems, interfaces, and equipment integration.
· Assist with diagnosing and resolving controls-related issues on installed equipment.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
· Two or more years of experience developing, implementing, or supporting industrial control systems.
· Experience designing, programming, testing, and troubleshooting automation systems.
· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
· Understanding of mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, and pneumatic systems.
· Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, OPC, or similar technologies.
· Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, and WinCC Professional SCADA.
· Experience with Fanuc or Allen-Bradley PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, and servo drive systems.
· Experience programming industrial robots, including ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, or similar platforms.
· Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW.
· AutoCAD experience.
· Machine tool, manufacturing, or industrial automation experience.
Travel Requirements:
This position includes occasional domestic and international travel of up to 10%, including trips of up to two weeks in duration, to support commissioning, testing, startup, and customer support activities.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range: $80,000 – $130,000 annually, based on experience.
NSH USA offers a competitive benefits package including:
· Medical, dental and vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Incentive programs
· Paid time off
· Company-provided training and professional development opportunities
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NSH USA Corporation
1700 North Broadway
Albany, NY 12204
Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled
