Automation & Controls Engineer — Robotics & Motion

SQ4D; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential for Equity

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

SQ4D, a construction technology company, is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, and improve electrical, software, motion control, and automation systems for autonomous robotic construction printers.

The role intersects hardware and software, supporting PLC programming, seystem integration, and Duet-based control development to enhance reliability, with collaboration across products, engineering, and operations. On-site work at SQ4D facilities is typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation is required.
• Experience with motion control systems (motors, drives, encoders, homing).
• Proficiency with Ethernet, Profinet, and Modbus Fieldbus protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system architectures meeting performance requirements.
• Integrate hardware and software components into cohesive systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and system issues.
• Collaborate with products, engineering, and operations for solutions.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, motors, drives, valves, and other equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot motion-control hardware and encoders.
• Develop Duet firmware configurations and machine control logic.
• Troubleshoot communications between Duet controllers, PLCs, and sensors.
• Analyze machine failures and improve reliability and uptime.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Motion control

Fieldbus Ethernet

Profinet

Modbus

Electrical schematics reading

Safety standards

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering

Tools

Duet firmware

Firmware configurations

Job description

SQ4D, a construction technology company, is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop, integrate, and improve electrical, software, motion control, and automation systems for autonomous robotic construction printers.

The role intersects hardware and software, supporting PLC programming, seystem integration, and Duet-based control development to enhance reliability, with collaboration across products, engineering, and operations. On-site work at SQ4D facilities is typical.