Control and Automation Engineer

About the Role

Voxel is seeking a Control and Automation Engineer to develop advanced manufacturing equipment and processes for Pulsed Electrochemical Machining (PECM), a cutting-edge process used to machine specialty metal alloys for aerospace, energy, medical, semiconductor, and other high-value applications. This role sits at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, and electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software engineering. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to create innovative solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.

As a small business, the demands of this role shift with the phase of work. You will take full ownership of projects, transitioning between software development, process optimization, hands-on panel building, equipment installation, and robot commissioning as needed.

Responsibilities

• Write software programs and state machines using Structured Text, Python, and SQL, predominantly in Beckhoff TwinCAT, to control PECM equipment, including multi-axis control, safety logic, database transactions, and sequencing with multiple elements.
• Develop robot code, primarily in Kuka Robot Language, to automate industrial robots.
• Leverage AI tools to support software development, debugging, and documentation.
• Design, wire, and troubleshoot industrial control cabinets and electrical systems.
• Take hands-on ownership of industrial automation hardware, including designing analog circuitry, managing signal noise, and integrating sensors into physical control systems.
• Provide troubleshooting support for production equipment, diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, and software issues to minimize downtime.
• Integrate third-party hardware such as metrology equipment, sensors, and instrumentation into the control architecture.
• Assist in creating budgets and timelines for the controls and electrical aspects of projects.
• Maintain software records, backups, and compliance with Voxel’s quality control requirements.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3–10+ years of relevant experience in automation, controls, or equipment development.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems and panel design.
• Proficiency with sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Programming experience for automation (PLC, structured text, or similar).
• Ability to work hands-on with hardware, including wiring, debugging, and system integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) due to export control laws.
• Submittal of a cover letter describing your interest in working at Voxel and our mission.

Note: Pure software-only or PLC-only applicants without experience in physical industrial hardware and control cabinets are not a fit. Familiarity with Beckhoff TwinCAT is preferred but not required if you have a strong grasp of structured text, state machines, and industrial programming practices.

Skills

• Structured Text, Python, SQL (Beckhoff TwinCAT preferred).
• Kuka Robot Language for industrial robot automation.
• Electrical design, wiring, and troubleshooting of industrial control panels.
• Analog circuitry, signal noise management, and sensor integration.
• AI tools for software development, debugging, and documentation.

Training & Professional Development

We invest in our people. As a new hire, you will work closely with our senior engineering team to master Voxel’s proprietary electrochemical manufacturing processes. We provide hands-on mentorship to build expertise in advanced manufacturing systems unique to our industry.

Why Join Voxel?

• Real Impact: Your work directly contributes to tangible products for aerospace, medical, and energy industries.
• Innovation-Driven Culture: Align with our core values: Expect Excellence, Do Right By Others, Always Getting Better, and What Would Happen If…
• Comprehensive Support: Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.

This position is full-time and based in Knightdale, NC.