Lead Control & Mechatronics Engineer

Capsa Healthcare

. Develop and maintain machine control software .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining machine control software, with a strong focus on automation and integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering disciplines. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and support production operations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Siemens S7-1200 PLC ProgrammingSiemens S7-1500 PLC ProgrammingTIA Portal ProficiencyIEC 61131-3 Languages KnowledgeIndustrial Automation Experience

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Hard Skills

Machine Control Software DevelopmentMechatronics EngineeringElectrical EngineeringServo Systems ExperienceFrequency Drives KnowledgeAxis Tuning ExpertiseModbus TCP UnderstandingIO-Link KnowledgeOPC UA FamiliarityMQTT Diagnostics

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyEffective Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in MechatronicsBachelor's Degree in Physics

Industry Keywords

AutomationHigh-Volume Pharmacy FulfillmentProduction SupportMachine CommissioningTroubleshootingCustomer AssistanceProject Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain machine control software
Bring automation to life through controls software development and machine commissioning
Ensure reliable movement of prescriptions through high-volume pharmacy fulfillment operations
Work across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering disciplines
Diagnose issues spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and network domains
Build, commission, and bring automated machines into production
Troubleshoot production equipment and support startups
Provide production support and customer, project team, and commissioning assistance
Report to the Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture
Travel approximately 40%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (HBO) or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a comparable discipline
10+ years of experience in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Automation
Strong hands-on programming experience with Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs
Advanced knowledge of TIA Portal and IEC 61131-3 languages
Experience developing and maintaining machine control software
Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering
Understanding of interactions between hardware, software, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and machine design
Experience with servo systems, frequency drives, axis tuning, homing, positioning, electronic gearing, camming, and multi-axis synchronization
Knowledge of Modbus TCP, IO-Link, OPC UA, MQTT, and related diagnostics
Ability to diagnose issues spanning mechanical, electrical, software, and network domains
Strong communication skills to support customers, project teams, and commissioning activities under pressure
Proven ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
Proven track record building, commissioning, and bringing automated machines into production
Experience troubleshooting real-world production equipment and supporting startups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, AD&D, Accidental Injury, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
Remote work arrangement
Work-life balance
Continuous improvement and employee empowerment