Senior Controls Engineer — Robotics & Automation Leader

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to design and develop advanced robotic automation systems. The role combines PLC programming, electrical design, controls architecture, and hardware/software integration in hands-on product development.

You will collaborate with mechanical and software engineers, support machine safety and I/O network integration, and travel up to 20% for customer sites and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls, electrical engineering, robotics, or automation.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, with Allen-Bradley experience preferred.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Experience with Studio 5000 and AutoCAD Electrical or similar platforms.
• Select and specify sensors, controls, and industrial electrical components.
• Support machine safety and I/O network integration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers on robotic systems.
• Travel up to 20% for customer support, testing, and site acceptance.
• Design and develop control architectures for automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLC-based control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Robotics

Automation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Studio 5000

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Direct Recruiters, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to design and develop advanced robotic automation systems. The role combines PLC programming, electrical design, controls architecture, and hardware/software integration in hands-on product development.

You will collaborate with mechanical and software engineers, support machine safety and I/O network integration, and travel up to 20% for customer sites and testing.