Lead Automation Controls Engineer — Overtime Eligible

Coworx Staffing Services LLC; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Travel compensation

ESOP (employee ownership)

Job summary

CoWorx Staffing Services LLC in Westbrook, ME seeks a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to own projects from programming to commissioning. You will lead PLC/HMI development, integrate robotics and vision, and drive test and acceptance at customer sites.

Requirements include 5+ years in industrial automation, strong ladder logic, and experience with industrial networks. Overtime compensation and travel support are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial automation or controls engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience, ladder logic.
• Experience with HMI development and machine integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls programming for custom automation projects from concept through customer acceptance.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and HMI applications.
• Integrate robots, vision systems, servo motion controls, sensors, drives, and safety systems.
• Commission equipment and perform factory and site acceptance testing.
• Verify machine sequences and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and design engineering teams.
• Travel to customer sites for installation support, field updates, and acceptance testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, wiring information, and machine manuals.
• Mentor technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

PLC ladder logic

HMI development

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profi

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting automation

Automation project leadership

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell PanelView

FactoryTalk Optix

Cognex

Keyence

Robotics & motion control systems

Job description

CoWorx Staffing Services LLC in Westbrook, ME seeks a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to own projects from programming to commissioning. You will lead PLC/HMI development, integrate robotics and vision, and drive test and acceptance at customer sites.

Requirements include 5+ years in industrial automation, strong ladder logic, and experience with industrial networks. Overtime compensation and travel support are offered.