Senior Automation & Controls Engineer — Robotics & ML

Telemetry Today LLC; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer. You will design, deploy, and optimize PLC-based control systems and robotics for solid rocket motor production and energetic materials manufacturing, while mentoring a growing automation team.

The role requires in-depth PLC programming across vendor platforms, electrical cabinet building, safety compliance with NEC/UL, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, throughput, and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in industrial automation or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Extensive PLC programming across vendor platforms.
• Experience integrating robotic systems in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of machine learning in manufacturing contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission, and maintain PLC-based control systems and robotic integration.
• Lead evaluation and deployment of automation solutions including robotic work cells and machine vision.
• Design electrical systems compliant with NEC and UL508A for hazardous environments.
• Develop plant networking architecture and data acquisition systems.
• Create and maintain schematics, documentation, and BOMs for electrical and control systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements in production.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Machine learning in manufacturing

Electrical design

Schematic documentation

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or related

Master's degree in a relevant field

11 years hands-on automation experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Codesys PLC platforms

Beckhoff

Beijer

Wago

ABB/Yaskawa/Fanuc robotics

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer. You will design, deploy, and optimize PLC-based control systems and robotics for solid rocket motor production and energetic materials manufacturing, while mentoring a growing automation team.

The role requires in-depth PLC programming across vendor platforms, electrical cabinet building, safety compliance with NEC/UL, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, throughput, and quality.