Lead Automation & Controls Engineer (Industrial PLCs)

Voyagertechnologiesinc

Pueblo (CO)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off
Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO seeks a Principal Industrial Automation and Controls Engineer to lead automation standards and servo the production technology direction on solid rocket motor projects.

The role requires deep PLC/robotics expertise, NEC/UL compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing and Safety teams to improve safety, yield, and process control through advanced automation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in an engineering discipline with extensive automation experience.
  • Authority in PLC ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks across multiple vendors.
  • Experience designing, integrating, and commissioning robotic systems in manufacturing.
  • Deep knowledge of NEC and UL508A, hazardous area classifications, and field wiring.
  • Strong data/networking skills, SCADA/HMI development, and SPC applications.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a principal technical authority on automation and controls standards.
  • Lead design, programming, commissioning of PLCs and robotics across platforms.
  • Define automation roadmaps, evaluate machine vision and robotics for optimization.
  • Design electrical cabinets, NEC/UL compliances, and field wiring to standards.
  • Create plant networking and data architectures for SPC and optimization.
  • Develop HMI/SCADA with user-friendly interfaces and clear docs.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Safety, and Compliance teams across lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and engineering rigor.

Skills

PLC programming
Robotics integration
Electrical standards
Industrial networking
HMI/SCADA
Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
Siemens
Fanuc
Mitsubishi
SolidWorks

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO seeks a Principal Industrial Automation and Controls Engineer to lead automation standards and servo the production technology direction on solid rocket motor projects.

The role requires deep PLC/robotics expertise, NEC/UL compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing and Safety teams to improve safety, yield, and process control through advanced automation.

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