Controls and Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer

Location: Palm City, FL | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Role

ADDiTEC is seeking a hands-on Controls & Automation Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of advanced manufacturing systems with defense applications.

This role focuses on designing, programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting new manufacturing equipment rather than maintaining traditional production machinery.

The engineer will primarily work with Siemens CNC and automation platforms, while also supporting HAAS and FANUC systems. Responsibilities span CNC controls, PLC programming, motion control, industrial communications, sensors, and the integration of metal additive manufacturing technologies.

This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, including Laser Directed Energy Deposition (LDED), Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ), CNC machining, and automated inspection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and integrate Siemens CNC and PLC control systems, supporting HAAS and FANUC platforms.
• Design and implement PLC logic, machine sequences, CNC functions, macros, and automated workflows.
• Integrate CNC machines with additive manufacturing equipment, lasers, sensors, motion systems, and inspection technologies.
• Configure and troubleshoot electrical systems, analog/digital I/O, sensors, and industrial communication networks.
• Support motion control, process monitoring, closed-loop automation, and machine synchronization.
• Develop machine diagnostics, alarms, safety functions, and automated recovery procedures.
• Lead hands-on machine integration, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Support factory acceptance testing, customer demonstrations, and field deployments.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, network architectures, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and engineering partners to improve machine reliability, performance, and autonomy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with CNC controls, PLC programming, industrial automation, or machine integration.
• Strong understanding of CNC and PLC fundamentals, motion control, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience programming, commissioning, or troubleshooting CNC machines and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, control panels, industrial wiring, sensors, and I/O systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or OPC UA.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across electrical, mechanical, controls, and software systems.
• Comfortable working hands-on with machinery, diagnostic tools, and engineering software.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering and development environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen due to defense program and controlled-technology requirements.
• Must be able to work full-time, on-site at ADDiTEC's Palm City, Florida facility.