Controls Engineer - Motion & Automation Solutions

igus Inc.; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with growth

Complete benefits package

Company-paid HSA medical plan

Company-paid dental

Company-paid life

Long-term disability insurance

3% safe harbor retirement contribution

Paid time off + holidays

Subsidized lunch on-site

Job summary

igus Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to drive development and implementation of drylin actuators, motors, and controllers in North America.

You will integrate electrical, mechanical, and software components and collaborate with engineering, customers, and sales to deploy applications and develop new solutions. The role involves hands‑on technical work, travel to trade shows and customer sites, and close cooperation with international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of motors such as stepper, servo, BLDC and experience with PLCs and driver/controllers.
• Strong technical skills: present technical concepts and provide hands‑on technique using our products.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• National and international travel on some occasions.
• Travel to Trade Shows, with Regional Sales Managers or to Sales Meetings as needed.
• Self-starter; motivated, team focused and results driven with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for igus linear actuators, motors and controllers to customers and igus sales teams within North America.
• Integrate electrical, mechanical, and software components into cohesive automation solutions.
• Work closely with teams locally and internationally to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Work with product expert systems and online tools to identify suitable products.
• Develop and maintain training programs and provide training in alignment with the Training and Development Department.
• Assist Product Manager in creating machines, demos and marketing materials.
• Observe and analyze market and competition on an ongoing basis.
• Keep material and product knowledge up to date.

Skills

Hands-on technical skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

PLCs

Motor drivers

Automation hardware

Job description

igus Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to drive development and implementation of drylin actuators, motors, and controllers in North America.

You will integrate electrical, mechanical, and software components and collaborate with engineering, customers, and sales to deploy applications and develop new solutions. The role involves hands‑on technical work, travel to trade shows and customer sites, and close cooperation with international teams.