Senior Automation Controls Engineer

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. Collaborate with applications engineers to develop conceptual automated manufacturing equipment .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $254,275 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and integrating industrial controls and automation systems, including PLC and HMI programming, control system architecture, and safety system design. Proficient in delivering custom automated manufacturing solutions from concept through production ramp-up.

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PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingControl System Architecture DesignIndustrial Automation Simulation SoftwareElectrical Control Panel Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Industrial Controls DevelopmentAutomation Systems IntegrationNetwork Topology DesignI/O Distribution DesignSafety System DesignVirtual CommissioningDebugging Industrial Controls ProgramsTechnical Documentation CreationRisk Assessment SupportMachine Vision Systems Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical SupportLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD ElectricalEPLANCognex PlatformsIEC 61131ANSI B11NFPA 79RIA R15.06IEC 62061ISO 13849

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationManufacturing SystemsElectrical EngineeringMechatronicsControls Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with applications engineers to develop conceptual automated manufacturing equipment
Provide controls architecture input and feedback from concept through detailed design
Design control system architectures, including network topology, I/O distribution, safety systems, and communication protocols
Lead industrial controls and electrical design of bespoke automation systems
Develop offline simulations to validate control logic, robot paths, cycle times, and system behavior
Perform pre-programming and virtual commissioning before hardware availability
Debug and commission PLC, HMI, robot, and similar industrial controls programs
Integrate auxiliary equipment, machines, and tools into unified control systems
Work with panel fabricators and field installation teams during system integration and commissioning
Provide technical support during system integration and commissioning
Lead factory and site acceptance testing
Lead the build, installation, commissioning, and start-up of automated manufacturing systems
Create and deliver controls documentation packages, including sequences of operations, I/O lists, network diagrams, and program documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or related engineering field
Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience developing and integrating industrial controls and automation systems from scratch
PLC and HMI programming as core competencies
Experience designing control system architectures, including network topology, I/O distribution, safety systems, and multi-platform communication protocols
Broad exposure to industrial automation platforms including robots, material handling systems, CNC machine integration, NDT, assembly, testing, and process tools
Ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings
Experience with industrial safety system design, including functional safety devices, safety PLCs, and safety-rated circuits
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or granted asylee
Familiarity with IEC 61131, ANSI B11, NFPA 79, RIA R15.06, IEC 62061, and ISO 13849
Experience conducting or supporting formal risk assessments
Experience with industrial automation simulation software for offline programming, virtual commissioning, and full production line simulation
Experience with industrial machine vision systems, including Cognex platforms, custom application development, and ML-based inspection and guidance solutions
Experience building, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical control panels
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical CAD platforms
Demonstrated history delivering custom automated manufacturing systems from concept through production ramp-up

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential role- and job-level-dependent benefits and bonuses