Controls & Robotics Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles)
Nix Sensor
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Job summary
VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is building a multidisciplinary Controls & Robotics team to commissioning and support projects in North America. We are hiring multiple engineers and programmers at various experience levels, from Intermediate Engineers to Technical Leads.
This is a hands-on engineering opportunity involving industrial controls, SCADA development, PLC programming, robotics integration, commissioning, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Engineering or Technical Degree required
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable working on-site in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Self-motivated with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and automated equipment.
- Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal.
- Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications.
- Program, teach, optimize, and troubleshoot industrial robots (FANUC and/or ABB).
- Support robotic cell integration, commissioning, and production startup activities.
- Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, vision systems, and safety devices.
- Optimize robot paths, cycle times, and process performance to meet production goals.
- Perform system testing, validation, customer run-offs, and production handoffs.
- Troubleshoot controls, robotics, electrical, communication, and automation issues.
- Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, production personnel, and customer teams.
- Maintain technical documentation while following customer engineering standards.
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Job description
VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is building a multidisciplinary Controls & Robotics team to commissioning and support projects in North America. We are hiring multiple engineers and programmers across several experience levels, from Intermediate Engineers to Technical Leads.
This is a hands-on engineering opportunity involving industrial controls, SCADA development, PLC programming, robotics integration, commissioning, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Whether your expertise is in Controls, Robotics, or a combination of these disciplines, we'd like to hear from you.
- Develop, configure, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and automated equipment.
- Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal.
- Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications.
- Program, teach, optimize, and troubleshoot industrial robots (FANUC and/or ABB).
- Support robotic cell integration, commissioning, and production startup activities.
- Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, vision systems, and safety devices.
- Optimize robot paths, cycle times, and process performance to meet production goals.
- Perform system testing, validation, customer run-offs, and production handoffs.
- Troubleshoot controls, robotics, electrical, communication, and automation issues.
- Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, production personnel, and customer teams.
- Maintain technical documentation while following customer engineering standards.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary Controls and Robotics engineering teams.
- Coordinate technical activities with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
- Provide technical leadership throughout commissioning, startup, and production support activities.
- Establish engineering best practices and maintain technical quality across the project.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial automation.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)
- Working experience with Ignition Platform (SCADA)
- FANUC and/or ABB robot programming
- Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
- Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
- Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing environments
- Experience with RobotStudio and/or Roboguide is a plus
- Experience with vision systems, motion control, safety systems, or error-proofing is preferred
- 7+ years of experience in industrial automation
- Strong Siemens PLC programming experience (TIA Portal)
- Strong Ignition Platform SCADA development experience
- Strong FANUC and/or ABB robot programming experience
- Experience commissioning large-scale automated manufacturing systems
- Experience with robot simulation tools (RobotStudio and/or Roboguide)
- Strong understanding of industrial networks, safety systems, motion control, and vision systems
- Proven ability to develop automation and robotic programs from scratch
- 10+ years of experience in industrial automation
- Previous technical leadership or supervisory experience
- Expert knowledge of Siemens PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and industrial automation systems
- Strong experience with FANUC and/or ABB robotic systems
- Extensive commissioning experience on large-scale manufacturing projects
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate directly with customers
- Strong technical mentoring, communication, and organizational skills
- Engineering or Technical Degree required
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable working on-site in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Self-motivated with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
We welcome candidates who are:
- Eligible for TN Visa
- Authorized to work and travel throughout North America
Compensation is based on experience, technical expertise, and leadership capability
- Travel and work-related expenses are covered by the company
- Work Location is On-site
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