Senior Controls Engineer: AI Vision & Motion Systems

EGN Consulting & Talent Recruiting; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EGN Consulting & Talent Recruiting is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Norcross, GA, to lead design, development, and deployment of motion control, machine vision, and robotic systems. This hands-on role emphasizes production-grade software from scratch, not configuration of existing solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong Beckhoff TwinCAT motion/control programming skills and experience in AI-based vision applications, with a deep understanding of mechatronics across mechanical,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in controls engineering focusing on software, motion control and machine vision.
• Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 motion and control proficiency.
• Experience with AI/ML-based machine vision and robot programming.
• Proficient in C++, C#, Python, or structured text.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain motion control and machine software using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, including structured text and PLC programming (IEC 61131-3).
• Develop and integrate AI-based machine vision software for part inspection and quality control using OpenCV, TensorFlow, Cognex VisionPro.
• Program industrial and collaborative robots for pick-and-place and material handling.
• Architect integrated mechatronic systems for reliable automated operations.
• Ensure clean, modular, documented code with Git version control.
• Establish automated testing frameworks to validate system behavior before deployment.
• Coordinate PLCs, vision systems, and robotics via EtherCAT and OPC-UA.
• Lead on-site commissioning and system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues in development and production environments.
• Perform root cause analyses to improve reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in software and system design.

Skills

software development

motion control

machine vision

C++ / C# / Python

mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

OpenCV

TensorFlow

Cognex VisionPro

EtherCAT

OPC-UA

Job description

EGN Consulting & Talent Recruiting is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer in Norcross, GA, to lead design, development, and deployment of motion control, machine vision, and robotic systems. This hands-on role emphasizes production-grade software from scratch, not configuration of existing solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong Beckhoff TwinCAT motion/control programming skills and experience in AI-based vision applications, with a deep understanding of mechatronics across mechanical,