Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Job Juncture; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an Automation & Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support control systems for CNC machine tools and automation equipment. You will create machine-control software, HMIs, SCADA, and integrated automation solutions while guiding projects from development to commissioning.

The role requires hands-on controls programming, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams, customers, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of controls, automation, electrical engineering, or systems-integration experience.
• Experience developing control-system software for industrial machinery or automation equipment.
• Experience with Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, or WinCC Professional SCADA is preferred.
• Experience with FANUC or Allen-Bradley PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, or servo-drive systems is preferred.
• Industrial robot programming experience with ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or similar systems is preferred.
• LabVIEW experience is preferred.
• Understanding of computer hardware, networking, and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop control-system architectures and strategies for CNC machine tools, manufacturing processes, and automation equipment.
• Design, program, test, and document machine-control software.
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications.
• Integrate CNC controls, PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, robots, and related systems.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Independently manage assigned controls projects from development through commissioning.
• Perform hands-on commissioning, testing, debugging, and validation.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing to verify machine functionality and performance.
• Support customer-site commissioning, startup, and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Diagnose and resolve controls-related issues on installed equipment.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers on interfaces and integration.
• Create and maintain software, controls, and machine-operation documentation.
• Develop technical content for operation and maintenance manuals.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 30% to support commissioning and acceptance activities.

Skills

Controls programming

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Electrical schematics

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

WinCC Professional SCADA

FANUC PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial robot programming (ABB/FANUC/KUKA)

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an Automation & Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support control systems for advanced CNC machine tools and industrial automation equipment. This position will develop machine-control software, HMIs, SCADA systems, and integrated automation solutions while managing projects from development through commissioning and customer support. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on controls programming experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop control-system architectures and strategies for CNC machine tools, manufacturing processes, and automation equipment.
• Design, program, test, and document machine-control software.
• Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA applications.
• Integrate CNC controls, PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, robots, and related automation systems.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and project engineering teams.
• Independently manage assigned controls projects from development through commissioning.
• Perform hands‑on equipment commissioning, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing to verify machine functionality and performance.
• Support customer‑site commissioning, startup, and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Diagnose and resolve controls‑related issues on installed equipment.
• Facilitate technical discussions with customers and suppliers regarding system interfaces and equipment integration.
• Create and maintain software, controls, and machine‑operation documentation.
• Develop technical content and screenshots for operation and maintenance manuals.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support commissioning, integration, and customer acceptance activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer systems engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of relevant controls, automation, electrical engineering, or systems‑integration experience.
• Experience developing control-system software for industrial machinery or automation equipment.
• Experience with Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, or WinCC Professional SCADA is preferred.
• Experience with FANUC or Allen‑Bradley PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, or servo‑drive systems is preferred.
• Industrial robot programming experience with ABB, FANUC, KUKA, or similar systems is preferred.
• Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW is preferred.
• Understanding of computer hardware, networking, and system architecture.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, RS-232, Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, OPC, or similar communication protocols.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand mechanical drawings and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• AutoCAD experience is preferred.
• Strong software troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects, priorities, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.