Control Systems Engineer – Manufacturing & Automation

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission PLC‑based control systems across process, manufacturing cells, motion control, and building automation, owning the work from initial concept through production deployment and operational handoff.
• Support the stand-up of new manufacturing lines, including greenfield and brownfield deployments, equipment integration, and factory acceptance testing
• Program and debug PLC software using IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text preferred), with a focus on readable, modular, and maintainable code with object oriented programming
• Integrate and commission industrial robotics systems for part handling, assembly, inspection, and material movement
• Develop and configure fieldbus and industrial networking architectures, with a strong emphasis on EtherCAT-based systems
• Implement machine safety systems and interlocks in compliance with applicable safety standards (e.g., ANSI/RIA, ISO, OSHA), including the application of functional safety principles such as SIL or Performance Level (PL) where required
• Design and review electrical control schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs in coordination with Electrical Engineering and external vendors
• Develop HMIs that balance operator usability with effective diagnostics and troubleshooting capability
• Interface machine-level control systems with higher-level manufacturing systems such as SCADA, MES, and data historians
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to improve throughput, yield, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations throughout the equipment lifecycle
• Support creation, deployment, and handoff of documentation into production, including operator and maintenance training
• Work with external machine builders, integrators, and suppliers to ensure system performance and compliance

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and commissioning control systems for manufacturing or industrial automation environments
• Strong experience with PLC platforms used in manufacturing environments (e.g., Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience standing up or supporting process, manufacturing, or assembly lines, including integration of multiple machines or subsystems
• Proficiency with industrial fieldbus and communication protocols, including EtherCAT (required); experience with Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CAN, or Modbus is a plus
• Experience integrating sensors, actuators, servo drives, VFDs, and distributed IO in machine control systems
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, control panels, and relevant codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across software, electrical, and system-level issues
• Ability to work hands-on in a factory or lab environment, including occasional lifting, standing, and on-equipment debugging
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, including EtherCAT configuration and distributed motion control
• Experience integrating industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots)
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts such as safety PLCs, safety IO, and safe motion
• Experience with machine vision systems used for inspection or alignment
• Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition) and production data collection
• Experience supporting automated systems in a production or high-volume manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with version control, code standards, and structured documentation practices for control systems
• Greenfield manufacturing startup or rapid scale-up experience

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in…