Manufacturing & Automation Controls Engineer

Xcimer; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcimer Energy, based in Denver, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design and deploy PLC-based control systems for advanced manufacturing lines. You will work hands-on with PLCs, robotics, safety interlocks, and fieldbus networks to enable reliable production.

The role involves commissioning, debugging, and optimizing systems from concept to operation. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial automation, strong EtherCAT experience, and a solid grasp of safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years of hands-on control systems experience for manufacturing.
• Strong PLC/automation background with industrial networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and support PLC-based control systems across manufacturing cells.
• Integrate robotics, safety systems, and fieldbus networks in production lines.
• Develop HMIs and connect machine controls to SCADA/MES data sources.
• Collaborate across Eng, Quality, and Operations for lifecycle support.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

EtherCAT

Safety systems

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Industrial robots (FANUC/ABB/KUKA)

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Xcimer Energy, based in Denver, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design and deploy PLC-based control systems for advanced manufacturing lines. You will work hands-on with PLCs, robotics, safety interlocks, and fieldbus networks to enable reliable production.

The role involves commissioning, debugging, and optimizing systems from concept to operation. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial automation, strong EtherCAT experience, and a solid grasp of safety standards.