Automation Control Systems Engineer -- PLC, HMI & Robotics

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the engineer who brings machines to life?

Do you enjoy turning a customer’s I/O list and robot logic into an elegant control architecture, crafting HMIs that operators love, and debugging until every sequence runs flawlessly?

What you’ll do

• Ingest client-provided robot logic and I/O databases to define complete robot control configurations and network topologies
• Engineer and refine control designs to meet project objectives and resolve technical constraints
• Explore and develop new approaches in robotics controls engineering
• Plan and execute design verification and validation activities
• Design intuitive graphical user interfaces/HMIs
• Configure and program PLCs, robots, and related software applications
• Author sequential control logic and interlocks
• Generate clear system documentation: drawings, code comments, manuals, and training materials
• Provide end-user training and responsive support
• Conduct testing and troubleshoot issues through to resolution
• Handle additional duties as assigned by management

What you bring

• Education/experience blend that delivers the required capabilities; typically:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (preferred)
  • ~5 years of direct field experience or equivalent
• Proficiency in technical problem-solving and disciplined documentation
• Ability to prioritize effectively and progress multiple projects concurrently
• Background with, or willingness to learn, key platforms:
  • Robots: Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Motoman
  • PLCs: RSLogix 5000, Siemens S7, TIA Portal (and related systems)
  • Vision: Keyence, Cognex, Teledyne Dalsa (and comparable solutions)

Role context

• Supervisory scope: None
• Key strengths: Communication, critical thinking, systems analysis, troubleshooting
• Work style: Detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable managing competing priorities