Senior Industrial Controls Engineer - Automation & Robotics

Optum; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead industrial automation projects across pharmacy fulfillment centers, focusing on efficient, reliable automation design and testing. You will handle PACs/PLCs, robotics, SCADA, vision systems, and related electrical aspects in a production setting.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial environments, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with IT/OT and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial application/environment, preferably manufacturing or process industries.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing industrial automation and robotics solutions.
• Proficiency in programming PLCs (ladder logic, STL), robotic systems, and industrial networks; ability to read electrical drawings.
• Ability to lead complex automation projects independently and generate technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, and development of industrial automation systems from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with automated equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams IT/OT/Operations to identify opportunities and requirements.
• Perform data-backed analysis and cost-benefit assessments to guide solutions.
• Commission PACs/PLCs, robotics, SCADA, vision, and other components to meet specs.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to teams to foster innovation and improvement.
• Conduct testing, data collection, and analytics to troubleshoot intermittent issues and improve performance.
• Manage installation and startup testing, create test plans, and conduct training.
• Document changes and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance records.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Robotics systems

Electrical control

Technical documentation

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCat

Job description

Optum is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead industrial automation projects across pharmacy fulfillment centers, focusing on efficient, reliable automation design and testing. You will handle PACs/PLCs, robotics, SCADA, vision systems, and related electrical aspects in a production setting.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial environments, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with IT/OT and Operations teams.