On-Site Controls Engineer II/III: Robotics & Automation Pro

Palmer Group; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Palmer Group is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer II/III to join our automation team on-site. You will design, program, test, and commission PLC/HMI and robotic systems for manufacturing and distribution clients, and support project execution from start to finish.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation or related field and 3+ years in industrial controls, with hands-on experience in major platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, robotics, or related engineering field.
• Experience with major controls/robotics platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa).
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with robotic automation systems and industrial equipment integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel and interact with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and implement PLC, HMI, robotic, and industrial automation systems.
• Develop controls solutions for robotic welding, palletizing, pick-and-place, conveyor, packaging, and material handling applications.
• Integrate third-party equipment and technologies into automated systems.
• Assist with programming standards, controls documentation, and engineering processes.
• Support project runoffs and ensure completion of checklists prior to shipment.
• Assist with onsite installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Travel readiness

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Omron

Fanuc

ABB

Yaskawa

Job description

Palmer Group is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer II/III to join our automation team on-site. You will design, program, test, and commission PLC/HMI and robotic systems for manufacturing and distribution clients, and support project execution from start to finish.

The role requires a BS in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation or related field and 3+ years in industrial controls, with hands-on experience in major platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa).