R&D Automation Engineer: Prototyping, PLCs & Robotics

Re:Build Manufacturing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite work

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing seeks an R&D Machine and Controls Engineer in Denver, CO. You will design, wire, and program automated systems, integrating robotics from concept to commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.

This fast‑paced role rewards hands‑on problem solving and rapid iteration. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years building machinery, PLC experience, and a passion for cross‑disciplinary innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience building machinery.
• Experience across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience.
• Robotics, motor controls, sensors, HMIs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and large industrial systems.
• Ability to design or modify machine components and integrate with controls.
• Fast learner and adaptable.
• Enjoy building, testing, and improving systems.
• Open to unconventional solutions and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Non-traditional backgrounds welcome with the right skills.
• Experience in an R&D environment with experimentation and iteration.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify machine components, assemblies, and systems
• Program and troubleshoot control systems including PLCs, robotics, motor controls, sensors, HMIs, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Rapidly prototype and test new machines and control strategies
• Work across mechanical design, electrical integration, and controls programming
• Iterate quickly based on real-world testing and feedback
• Collaborate closely with machine designers, fabricators, and management across the team
• Build and commission complete systems—from mechanical design through controls startup
• Solve complex problems that span disciplines

Skills

Machinery design

Electrical wiring

PLC programming

Robotics

Motor controls

Sensors

HMIs

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Industrial systems

Cross-disciplinary

Hands-on

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing seeks an R&D Machine and Controls Engineer in Denver, CO. You will design, wire, and program automated systems, integrating robotics from concept to commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.

This fast‑paced role rewards hands‑on problem solving and rapid iteration. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years building machinery, PLC experience, and a passion for cross‑disciplinary innovation.