Senior Controls Architect — Automation & Robotics

Invio Automation, Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Invio Automation, Inc. is seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to lead advanced controls engineering across multiple automation projects.

This role serves as a subject matter expert for PLCs, HMI, motion control, robotics integration, safety systems, and industrial networking, providing technical direction and mentorship. The position partners with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Field Service to support design, implementation, and commissioning of complex automation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field required.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in industrial automation controls engineering, including PLC programming, system integration, and commissioning of complex automation systems.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical leadership and subject matter expertise for controls engineering across multiple projects.
Develop, maintain, and standardize controls engineering practices, including PLC programming standards, HMI design, and system architecture.
Support development of controls concepts during proposal, design, and estimating phases.
Lead technical problem-solving efforts for complex controls, electrical, and system integration issues.
Provide guidance on PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion control, vision systems, safety systems, and industrial networking.
Review and support controls design, programming, and commissioning activities to ensure consistency and quality.
Serve as escalation point for complex field or integration issues during installation, debug, and startup.
Collaborate with Project Management and Engineering to ensure controls deliverables align with project scope, schedule, and budget.
Support commissioning activities and customer acceptance testing as needed.
Mentor and develop controls engineers and support technical training initiatives across the organization.
Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for continuous improvement in controls systems and software tools.
Support cross-functional coordination between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service teams.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for technical issues.
Ensure adherence to company engineering standards, safety requirements, and best practices.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to controls design, programming efficiency, and system reliability.