Prototype-Driven Automation Engineer for Rapid Innovation

Laitram LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, a division of Laitram, L.L.C., is seeking an Automation Engineer to rapidly evaluate new concepts through prototyping, testing, and learning. You will integrate electrical, controls, software, and data collection for prototype solutions.

The role emphasizes quick, functional implementations, learning from incomplete information, and building capabilities to inform real engineering requirements for downstream teams. Office in Hanover, MD; travel 10-30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial automation experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and control system design.
• Familiarity with industrial networking and sensor technologies.
• Experience integrating mechanical and software systems.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders.
• This position is located at Hanover, MD and in-office 5 days a week.
• Travel 10-30% as needed to investigate customer issues or support on-site testing of prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation, controls, and software solutions for prototypes.
• Develop PLC, robotics, sensor, and motion control applications.
• Create data collection and performance monitoring tools.
• Integrate hardware and software systems.
• Support prototype testing and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for future applications.
• Develop flexible platforms that accelerate future experimentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Control system design

Industrial networking

Sensor technologies

Software development (Python/C#)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Intralox, a division of Laitram, L.L.C., is seeking an Automation Engineer to rapidly evaluate new concepts through prototyping, testing, and learning. You will integrate electrical, controls, software, and data collection for prototype solutions.

The role emphasizes quick, functional implementations, learning from incomplete information, and building capabilities to inform real engineering requirements for downstream teams. Office in Hanover, MD; travel 10-30% as needed.