Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer

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This opportunity is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Relocation will be required and will be supported by Convergix. We are seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

Reach new heights with Convergix Automation Solutions!

We are thrilled to announce immediate openings for Senior Robotics & Controls Specialists at our Fayetteville, Arkansas office. Have you accumulated extensive experience as a Controls Engineer, contributed to essential sectors that drive innovation, and led technical projects from inception to completion? If you meet these criteria, you could be the perfect fit for our team. Join Convergix and make a lasting impact with your expertise.

• Collaborate with the Controls Engineering Manager, Technical Leaders, and cross-functional teams to support the Robotics and Controls group’s vision.
• Provide expertise and guidance to the engineering team during early project stages to develop functional specifications and set design direction.
• Design and develop code for automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, Vision Systems) aligning with functional requirements and internal programming standards.
• Act as Controls Project Lead to ensure project targets, budgets, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive best controls solutions by applying standards while working with cross-functional teams.
• Apply critical thinking, risk management, and engineering excellence to projects.
• Lead controls-focused project meetings (offline programming reviews, design reviews, stage-gates) and articulate risks and approaches to internal teams and customers.
• Support status updates, forecasting, and issue/risk management; propose plans to ensure project success.
• Coach and mentor project team members, overseeing offline programming, commissioning, testing, and deliverables.
• Assist mechanical and electrical design teams in hardware selection, testing, and integration (robots, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems).
• Debug and commission control systems during integration at Convergix facilities and customer sites.
• Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure system functionality and compliance with customer specifications.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites for installation, commissioning, and training (up to 20% time, occasional weekends required).
• Collaborate with systems design and other teams to enhance controls technology integration for safety, functionality, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and scheduled delivery dates.
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to deliver comprehensive automation systems.
• Prepare documentation for each project, including operator, maintenance, and training manuals.
• Provide technical problem-solving support and training to customers.

Note:

The role may require working weekends or outside standard hours. Travel to North American sites several times per year, up to 20% of time.

• 10+ years of proven controls programming and commissioning experience within industrial automation.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience on large projects and teams in industrial automation.
• Degree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering and/or sufficient industry experience and training.
• Strong experience as technical lead on projects with emphasis on Controls Engineering.
• Preference for candidates familiar with PackML, Food & Beverage, or Packaging standards.
• Machine Vision experience; AI/Machine Learning, Cognex or Keyence Inspection experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of custom machine building and processes including iRVision, conveyance, Servos and VFDs.
• Ability to work openly in a team environment and communicate ideas clearly to project teams.
• Strong ability to work with Allen Bradley Studio 5000,…