Control Systems Engineer — Manufacturing & Automation

Xcimer Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Equity

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to design, stand up, and support PLC-based control systems for advanced manufacturing lines. You will work hands-on with PLCs, robotics, safety systems, and industrial networks to enable reliable, scalable production.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics and 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing automation, with IEC 61131-3 languages and EtherCAT expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in developing and commissioning control systems for manufacturing/industrial automation.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms (Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell) and IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience with safety standards and integration of sensors, actuators, and IO.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission PLC‑based control systems across process and manufacturing lines.
• Support stand‑ups of new manufacturing lines, including integration and FAT testing.
• Program and debug PLC software with readable, modular code; focus on maintainable design.
• Integrate robotics for part handling, inspection, and material movement.
• Develop fieldbus/network architectures with EtherCAT emphasis; interface with higher systems.
• Implement safety interlocks per ANSI/RIA, ISO, OSHA requirements.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs with engineers and vendors.
• Develop HMIs balancing operator usability with diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations throughout lifecycle.

Skills

PLC programming

IEC 61131-3

EtherCAT

Industrial automation

Safety systems

HMI development

Robotics integration

Fieldbus protocols

Electrical schematics

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Job description

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to design, stand up, and support PLC-based control systems for advanced manufacturing lines. You will work hands-on with PLCs, robotics, safety systems, and industrial networks to enable reliable, scalable production.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics and 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing automation, with IEC 61131-3 languages and EtherCAT expertise.