Senior Controls Engineer - Industrial Robotics & Automation

Mujin; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Medical

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Disability

PTO 15 days

11 Holidays

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

HSA option

FSA options

Stock Options

Job summary

Mujin is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems for advanced industrial automation solutions.

You will integrate hardware and software across robotic systems, developing safe, reliable, and efficient operations in production and distribution environments. Ideal candidates have a strong background in PLC programming, functional safety, and electrical engineering, with a track record of delivering complex commissioning and field support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Rockwell) and functional safety programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system architectures for material handling and robotics.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms for robotic movements, safety features, and precision tasks.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication protocols to enhance performance.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and commissioning.
• Provide technical support to field service during installation and maintenance.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in controls engineering.
• Complete commissioning of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Interpret schematics and translate designs into practical engineering solutions.
• Recommend productivity improvements and cost reductions.
• Guide technical interchange and knowledge transfer across teams.
• Apply advanced skills to resolve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in resolving high-impact cross-functional issues.

Skills

PLC programming

Functional safety

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

IO-Link

Job description

Mujin is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems for advanced industrial automation solutions.

You will integrate hardware and software across robotic systems, developing safe, reliable, and efficient operations in production and distribution environments. Ideal candidates have a strong background in PLC programming, functional safety, and electrical engineering, with a track record of delivering complex commissioning and field support.