Lead Automation Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI Expert

Progressive Machine & Design; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progressive Machine & Design in Victor, NY offers a senior role leading custom automation projects. You will program, debug, and install turnkey control systems, guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with mechanical and electrical teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Ideal candidates have extensive PLC/HMI/robot programming and supervision experience, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Extensive PLC/HMI/robot programming experience required.
• Experience leading multiple engineers on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls software architecture for turnkey automation projects.
• Program, debug, and commission control and HMI systems.
• Provide technical direction and training to engineers.
• Review requirements, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Attend FAT/AAT and ensure device drivers and sequencing are correct.
• Maintain code commonality across projects.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Robot Programming

Vision Systems

Industrial Protocols

Technical Supervision

Education

BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field

Job description

Progressive Machine & Design in Victor, NY offers a senior role leading custom automation projects. You will program, debug, and install turnkey control systems, guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with mechanical and electrical teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Ideal candidates have extensive PLC/HMI/robot programming and supervision experience, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Relocation assistance may be available.