Sr. Automation Engineer

Controls Engineer - PLC Programming, Industrial Robotics

Step into a cornerstone manufacturing environment that is aggressively modernizing its shop floor through cutting-edge industrial automation, advanced robotics, and precision machine vision systems. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be at the tip of the spear of our manufacturing technology strategy-owning the design, integration, and continuous improvement of complex automated systems that drive high-volume, heavy industrial production.

If you are energized by rolling up your sleeves to architect robust control solutions, troubleshoot advanced automation cells, and modernize legacy equipment in a rock-solid, stable manufacturing facility, this is your platform to make an immediate, highly visible impact.

What you will do:

• Automation & Systems Design: Design, program, and integrate automated manufacturing equipment, electrical control panels, and cell architecture.
• Robotics Integration: Program and optimize industrial robots (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa) for high-efficiency material handling and assembly.
• Machine Vision Systems: Implement and maintain machine vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, Datalogic) for automated quality control.
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Write and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC code (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMI interfaces to maximize uptime.
• Plant Floor Support: Serve as the technical expert for electrical and controls troubleshooting, partnering with maintenance and operations teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Spearhead engineering projects focused on reducing downtime, optimizing cycle times, and modernizing plant infrastructure.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: 7+ years in a controls or automation role within heavy manufacturing
• PLCs: Deep expertise with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and HMIs
• Robotics: Hands-on programming and integration experience with major platforms (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa)
• Machine Vision: Proven track record deploying vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence)
• Hardware & Systems: Strong background in electrical controls, drives (PowerFlex/Vacon), schematics, and troubleshooting

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 4% 401(k) match
• Continued training
• PTO
• Company holidays

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.