Senior Lead Controls & Robotics Engineer

Senior Lead Controls & Robotics Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Controls & Robotics Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced automation systems integrating industrial controls, robotics, machine vision, motion control, and custom automation equipment.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys leading complex projects, mentoring other engineers, and remaining hands-on from system concept and design through commissioning and production startup.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the technical lead on complex automation and system integration projects.


• Lead and mentor Controls, Robotics, and Vision Engineers while providing technical direction throughout project execution.


• Design and program PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and machine vision systems.


• Work with controls platforms including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, and Beckhoff.


• Develop and integrate robotic applications using FANUC, ABB, KUKA, UR, and Denso.


• Design and implement machine vision applications using Cognex, Keyence, and Matrox Imaging.


• Develop vision-guided robotic applications for inspection, measurement, verification, barcode/OCR, and 2D/3D vision applications.


• Integrate controls, robotics, vision, sensors, motion systems, and industrial networks into complete automation solutions.


• Lead FAT, SAT, commissioning, debugging, customer acceptance testing, and production startup.


• Provide advanced troubleshooting and optimization of automation systems in manufacturing environments.


• Establish engineering standards, reusable code libraries, and documentation practices.


• Review and manage structured BOMs, electrical drawings, and project documentation.


• Manage technical scope, project priorities, schedules, vendors, and engineering changes.


• Ensure systems meet applicable safety and electrical standards, including UL 508A requirements.


• Work directly with customers, vendors, manufacturing teams, and internal engineering groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline.


• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, machine vision, or systems integration.


• Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC programming required.


• Experience with Siemens and/or Beckhoff is highly desirable.


• Strong background in robotics, machine vision, motion control, sensors, and industrial automation.


• Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from concept through commissioning.


• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership.


• Experience working for an automation integrator, OEM, custom machine builder, or project-based manufacturing environment preferred.


• Strong troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills.


• Comfortable working in a lean environment and taking ownership of multiple projects.


• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000 $150,000 +


• Bonus Potential


• Comprehensive Benefits Package


• Flexible Work Environment


• Opportunity to lead technically challenging automation, robotics, and machine vision projects

Work Authorization

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident ()

To Apply

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