Controls Engineer

About the role

The Controls & Robotics Engineer will join a growing automation and robotics team that supports manufacturing clients across food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. You will evaluate manufacturing operations, identify automation opportunities, develop robotics solutions, and support implementation from initial concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing operations to identify opportunities for automation, robotics integration, and process optimization.
• Develop robotics and controls solutions for applications such as robotic palletizing, material handling automation, and broader manufacturing modernization initiatives.
• Work directly with customers to assess current state operations, gather requirements, and recommend tailored automation strategies.
• Serve as a technical liaison between clients, internal teams, and vendors throughout project execution, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Support commissioning activities, including onsite testing, troubleshooting, and performance validation of automation and robotics systems.
• Contribute to capital project planning (CapEx) by providing technical input, scope definition, and automation strategy recommendations.
• Aid in proposal development and project estimating, including defining technical scope, timelines, and resource needs.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and support operator training for robotics systems, including pendant programming and safe operation.
• Engage in consulting activities to help clients shape their automation roadmaps and long-term robotics strategies.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build and expand a robotics practice rather than simply maintaining existing equipment.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with PLCs, including PLC programming for industrial automation applications.
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) and their integration into manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with HMI and SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.
• Strong experience in industrial robotics, including deployment, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience in automation projects within manufacturing environments.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing operations and translate challenges into robotics and automation solutions.
• Strong consultative mindset with the ability to work directly with customers and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through commissioning, including onsite implementation and testing.
• Capability to serve as a technical liaison between clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with AGV, AMR, or other autonomous robotics systems.
• Experience in automated palletizing systems and material handling automation.
• Exposure to high-speed food and beverage manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and related automation requirements.
• Experience with automotive manufacturing robotics.
• Interest in long-term career growth in robotics as adoption continues to expand.
• Desire to help build and shape a robotics practice and influence client automation strategy and roadmaps.

Skills

• Experience with PLCs, including PLC programming for industrial automation applications.
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) and their integration into manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with HMI and SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.
• Strong experience in industrial robotics, including deployment, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing operations and translate challenges into robotics and automation solutions.
• Strong consultative mindset with the ability to work directly with customers and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through commissioning, including onsite implementation and testing.
• Capability to serve as a technical liaison between clients and project teams.

Benefits

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. We are committed to investing in our employees through a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term financial security, health, and professional growth. Employees may be eligible for: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Paid time off and paid holidays, Life and disability insurance, Professional development and technical training opportunities, Tuition assistance and continuing education support (where applicable), Employee assistance resources, Performance-based bonus opportunities, Flexible work arrangements based on role and project requirements.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $160000.00/yr.