Senior Factory Automation & Robotics Engineer

Kindredventures

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Senior Controls & Robotics Engineer to design and build automated manufacturing lines for modular nuclear reactors. You will architect control systems, program PLCs, integrate robotic cells, and commission production equipment on the factory floor.

Lead factory automation strategy and deliver production-ready systems from concept to high-rate operation. The role requires 7+ years in industrial controls, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, and hands-on commissioning

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering, automation, or robotics integration.
Expert-level PLC programming on major platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff).
Experience with HMI/SCADA development (FactoryTalk, Ignition, TIA Portal).
Hands-on experience commissioning automated production equipment through FAT/SAT and production ramp.
Solid understanding of servo/motion control and robotics integration.
Experience executing safety risk assessments for automated processes and safeguards.

Responsibilities

Design and architect PLC/HMI-based control systems for automated and semi-automated manufacturing lines.
Develop and program PLC logic, HMI screens, and SCADA systems.
Specify instrumentation, sensors, actuators, drives, and motion control systems.
Integrate robotic systems into manufacturing cells with safety protocols.
Commission equipment on the factory floor from FAT/SAT through production handoff.
Develop system specifications, I/O lists, and network drawings for controls projects.
Implement industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus).
Design safety systems per NFPA 79, ISO 13849, IEC 62443.
Collaborate with MES/IT on data acquisition, recipe management, and traceability.
Drive schedule and throughput; identify risks early and maintain milestones.
Document standards for robot programming and factory-wide deployment.
Troubleshoot electromechanical systems and perform root cause analysis.
Mentor junior controls engineers and technicians.