Control and Automation Engineer

About the role

Voxel is seeking a Control and Automation Engineer to develop our advanced manufacturing equipment and processes. Voxel is a thought leader in Pulsed Electrochemical Machining (PECM), an advanced manufacturing process unrivaled in its ability to quickly and accurately machine specialty metal alloys. Our mission is to use PECM and related manufacturing technologies to supply critical, high-value parts to aerospace, energy, and medical customers.

Responsibilities

• Writing software programs and state machines, predominantly in Beckhoff TwinCat, to run our PECM equipment. This includes multi-axis control, safety logic, database transactions, and sequencing with multiple elements.
• Writing robot code, predominantly Kuka Robot Language, to automate industrial robots
• Leveraging AI tools to support software development, debugging, and documentation
• Electrical design, wiring, and troubleshooting of industrial control cabinets
• Providing hands-on troubleshooting support for production equipment, diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, and software issues to minimize downtime
• Integrating third-party hardware including metrology equipment, sensors, and other instrumentation into the control architecture
• Helping create budgets and timelines for the implementation of the controls and electrical aspects of a given project.
• Controlling the software records, backups, etc. to ensure compliance with Voxel’s quality control requirements

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3–7+ years of relevant experience in automation, controls, or equipment development
• Industrial electrical systems and panel design
• Sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition
• Programming for automation (PLC, structured text, or similar)

Qualifications

• Self-motivated engineer who can take ownership of projects and work independently with minimal oversight
• Comfortable working across responsibilities such as software development, panel building, equipment installation, and commissioning
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Skills

• Familiarity with Beckhoff TwinCAT
• Experience with object-oriented programming, structured control logic (such as state machines), and data handling
• Ability to work hands-on with hardware (wiring, debugging, system integration)

Benefits

Submittal of a cover letter describing why you are interested in working at Voxel and our mission.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time based in Knightdale, NC.

What Would Happen If...

This position requires access to controlled information under U.S. export control laws. Therefore, applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

Core Values

Expect Excellence, Do Right By Others, Always Getting Better, What Would Happen If...

Equal Opportunity Employer

Voxel Innovations Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.