Controls & Robotics Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles)

Job Description

Job Description

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is building a multidisciplinary Controls & Robotics team to support a large-scale advanced energy manufacturing facility in the Northeastern United States. We are hiring multiple engineers and programmers across several experience levels, from Intermediate Engineers to Technical Leads.

This is a hands-on engineering opportunity involving industrial controls, SCADA development, PLC programming, robotics integration, commissioning, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Whether your expertise is in Controls, Robotics, or a combination of these disciplines, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and automated equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal.
• Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications.
• Program, teach, optimize, and troubleshoot industrial robots (FANUC and/or ABB).
• Support robotic cell integration, commissioning, and production startup activities.
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, vision systems, and safety devices.
• Optimize robot paths, cycle times, and process performance to meet production goals.
• Perform system testing, validation, customer run-offs, and production handoffs.
• Troubleshoot controls, robotics, electrical, communication, and automation issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, production personnel, and customer teams.
• Maintain technical documentation while following customer engineering standards.

Additional Responsibilities for Technical Leads

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary Controls and Robotics engineering teams.
• Coordinate technical activities with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical leadership throughout commissioning, startup, and production support activities.
• Establish engineering best practices and maintain technical quality across the project.

Experience Levels

Intermediate Engineer / Programmer

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)
• Working experience with Ignition Platform (SCADA)
• FANUC and/or ABB robot programming
• Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing environments
• Experience with RobotStudio and/or Roboguide is a plus
• Experience with vision systems, motion control, safety systems, or error-proofing is preferred

Senior Engineer / Programmer

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation
• Strong Siemens PLC programming experience (TIA Portal)
• Strong Ignition Platform SCADA development experience
• Strong FANUC and/or ABB robot programming experience
• Experience commissioning large-scale automated manufacturing systems
• Experience with robot simulation tools (RobotStudio and/or Roboguide)
• Strong understanding of industrial networks, safety systems, motion control, and vision systems
• Proven ability to develop automation and robotic programs from scratch

Controls & Robotics Lead

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation
• Previous technical leadership or supervisory experience
• Expert knowledge of Siemens PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and industrial automation systems
• Strong experience with FANUC and/or ABB robotic systems
• Extensive commissioning experience on large-scale manufacturing projects
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate directly with customers
• Strong technical mentoring, communication, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Engineering or Technical Degree required
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable working on-site in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Self-motivated with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

• Eligible for TN Visa
• Authorized to work and travel throughout North America

Additional Information

Compensation is based on experience, technical expertise, and leadership capability

• Travel and work-related expenses are covered by the company
• Work Location is On-site