Manufacturing Technology, Inc.
Control Systems Engineer for Complex Friction Welding Machines
Job Label:MTI Controls Engineer 2025 USA
Location:South Bend, IN
Job Type: Onsite, In-Person, Full-Time
Company Overview:
Founded in 1926, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is a family-owned business headquartered in South Bend, IN, now operated by the 4th generation. MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia, and India. We have established a significant global presence, providing critical friction welding solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas, and Mining. Our esteemed customers include NASA, Boeing, and Rolls-Royce. Known for our independence, nimbleness, and fast response, we offer customized solutions and generate over $50M in annual sales with a team of over 250 global employees. Our three main branches are global Friction Welding Machine Build, global Contract Friction Welding, and European Resistance Welding.
MTI is a privately held company headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, specializing in transformational, custom-engineered joining solutions for manufacturing processes. Our leading-edge expertise is available on site worldwide. An ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAPregistered company, we also provide contract welding services at our 115,000 SF facility in South Bend, as well as at MTI Welding Technologies, Ltd. in Kingswinford, England.
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MTI is a EOE/Affirmative Action and Drug Free Workplace.
Position Overview:
MTI is growing and advancing and we are welcoming growth-driven, technically advancing, highly skilled and strategic minded Controls Engineers to join our team of exceptionally dedicated and interconnected professionals. A Controls Engineer at MTI designs, documents, integrates and maintains electrical and software systems for custom built Friction Welding Machines and standard robot part handling automation.
As a Controls Engineer at MTI, you will be part of an integrated and collaborative team of engineers who develop electrical controls schematics and produce the programming logic necessary for the effective operation of friction welding machines. A strong special purpose machinery design background and demonstrated experience working with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical design documents is required so that interpreting control requirements from customer specifications, developing technical requirements for controls and then creating electrical wiring diagrams, electrical panel layouts, push-button station layouts, and other hardware related documentation can be completed.
Additionally, this position is relied upon to advocate, maintain and train to MTI controls standards, verification and validation methods and techniques. Therefore, polished communication skills are critical in this role so that effective technical support to customers, Service Technicians and machine build and installation personnel is provided.
Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is an ISO 9001 registered company, we also provide contract services at our 110,000 SF facility in South Bend, IN.
This important role strives to achieve success by following MTI’s Core Values: Purposeful Innovation, MTI Family Company, Stellar Reputation, Customer Intimate, Supported Accountability, and An Environment Where You Are Expected to Contribute and Grow.
Location:South Bend, IN
The Challenge:
MTI is a company in significant growth and rapid development in terms of globalizing and becoming best in class. MTI is looking for driven, collaborative, and innovative people to help us achieve our goals.
Job Type: Full-time
This is not a remote position. This position requires your onsite presence.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Applications Engineers, Fluid System Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to provide a variety of machine control system solutions for the effective operation of Friction Welding Machines.
Proficiently create electrical schematics (AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical and ePLAN) and Bills of Material documentation.
Conduct machine commissioning.
Interpret controls systems requirements from various project scope documents.
Implement ANSI and ISO machine design and safety standards.
Develop machine sequence and control flow charts.
Develop Human Machine Interface programs for machine control via Siemens and Allen Bradley products.
Develop design documentation such as theory of operation, help files, machine set-up and operation instructions and detailed technical specifications.
Provide technical support to Service Technicians and customers, as needed.
Participate in efforts for the design, architecture and programming conventions of Controls and Software applications and be a key player in the improvement process of existing designs.
Advocate, maintain, and train to MTI controls standards, verification and validation methods and techniques.
Grow and develop experience and understanding of machinery, machine controls, programmable logic controllers, human machine interface and their control software.
Ideal Candidate:
We seek a technical controls expert or aspiring expert who is a focused, detail-oriented team member with high standards and a solid work ethic, coupled with a strong desire to advance her/his technical knowledge. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills coupled with a motivated self-starter attitude will ensure success in this role.
Required Skills or Competencies
Strong communication skills: both verbal and written inclusive of the ability to listen actively, give and receive feedback, be respectful of others’ ideas and using clear, concise speech and appropriate body language.
Desire to learn and grow both professionally and technically inclusive of ability to learn new processes.
Consistently able to work independently without continual supervision and regularly take initiative while working within a team
Keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated commitment to achieving results and meeting goals timely.
Experience using Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC programming systems.
Implement ANSI and ISO machine design and safety standards.
Create, read, and edit electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control station layouts, electrical enclosure panel layouts, Bills of Material, and all electrical control hardware related documentation.
Proficiency with Human Machine Interface System
Experience with machine debugging and/or machine commissioning.
Value engineering standardized practices as defined by the organization.
Demonstrated thorough documentation methods and practices.
Computer literacy (CAD, MS Office, email, internet/intranet).
Must be eligible to work in the US permanently.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Must conduct oneself with the highest level of professional end ethical standards.
Preferred Skills or Competencies
PLC/Motion Control Programming with the following platforms:
Logix Designer / Studio 5000 / RSLogix 500
TIA Portal
Simotion Scout
Step 7
HMI Design with the following platforms
FactoryTalk View / Studio 5000 View Designer
FactoryTalk Optix
WinCC
SINUMERIK configuration experience
Electrical schematic and panel design using AutoCAD electrical and/or ePLAN
Programming Languages
Structured Text
Function Block Programming
Automation Integration
Robots
Vision Systems
Barcode Scanners
Control Safety Systems
GuardLogix
PROFISafe
PILZ
CE Compliance (European safety standard compliance)
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Medical Health Insurance: both High-Deductible HealthCare Plans and PPO available
H.S.A. (for HDHP)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Continuing Education: Tuition reimbursement
Professional Development Training and Certification
Flexible working schedule
Paid time off, new hires receive 20 days per year
10 paid holidays
Paid short term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary uniform service
EV charging station for employees
Schedule:
Day shift
Join MTI and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in friction welding solutions. Apply today and help us continue to set the standard in our industry!
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