Senior Control Systems Engineer

CandidTalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer to program industrial robots and lead PLC development. This role requires strong programming skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing or similar, with at least five years of experience. This position, located in Cleveland, Ohio, offers opportunities for advancement in specialist divisions. Salary range is between $90k and $130k, with remote options and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Five or more years industry experience.
• Comfortable traveling around twenty to twenty five percent.
• Background in manufacturing, machinery, tool and die, automotive, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Program industrial robots and lead development of full robotic cells.
• Deliver PLC programming on platforms like Allen Bradley or Siemens.
• Select robots, work with mechanical teams and integrate conveyance equipment.
• Lead commissioning and testing on customer sites.

Skills

Robot programming skills (ideally Fanuc)

PLC programming experience

Ability to work with customers

Experience with simulation tools, vision systems, AGVs or AMRs

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Commutable to towns around Northeast Ohio. Remote considered with semi-regular visits to the office.

Salary 90k to 130k

A growing engineering group within a larger corporation is building a centre of excellence for robotics, motion, and advanced automation. They work across automotive, EV battery, aerospace, defence, warehouse automation and heavy industry, with projects that need someone who can take ownership of both robotics and controls delivery.

This role suits an engineer who is confident programming robots, comfortable with PLCs, and enjoys guiding younger engineers. The team is expanding quickly, so there is real scope to shape the direction of the group.

What you will do

• Program industrial robots and lead development of full robotic cells
• Deliver PLC programming on platforms like Allen Bradley or Siemens
• Support SCADA and Ignition development
• Select robots, work with mechanical teams on end of arm tooling, and integrate conveyance and motion equipment
• Lead commissioning and testing on customer sites
• Work directly with customers and mentor junior engineers
• Contribute to a group that is on track to split into multiple standalone teams over the coming years

What you need

• Strong robot programming skills, ideally Fanuc
• PLC programming experience in an industrial setting
• Background in manufacturing, machinery, tool and die, automotive, or similar environments
• Comfortable travelling around twenty to twenty five percent
• Experience with simulation tools, vision systems, AGVs or AMRs is a plus
• Ability to work well with customers and adapt to a fast paced integrator culture
• Five or more years industry experience

This group is scaling and will evolve into several specialist divisions. That creates clear paths for progression into senior technical roles, champion positions, project leadership and future management (if that is your interest).

There are two positions to be filled before Jan. If you're interested, reach out asap.