Senior Robotics & Automation Controls Engineer

Engel Machinery; York (York County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

ENGEL Machinery North America is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead programming for new robots and automation equipment and to modify software for industrial robots and custom automation systems. You will troubleshoot, design electrical schematics, and integrate software with mechanical design, ensuring safety compliance for US and international installations.

You will develop HMI visualizations, establish documentation, and support cross-functional teams on automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering is required or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience (preferred in Robotic and/or Automation).
• Full understanding of electrical schematics and other technical drawings (preferred pneumatic and mechanical drawings).
• Capable of ladder logic, function block and structure text programming.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs, various software editors, Engel-specific programs, C++, Java, machine simulations (software and hardware) and SAP.
• Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally and externally to ENGEL Machinery.

Responsibilities

• Programming of new robots and automation equipment; modification of existing software for industrial robots and custom automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and debug of existing products; develop electrical design with project team.
• Design HMI and visualization for production cells; programming of communication protocols (EtherCAT, Ethernet, I/O Link, OPC UA, Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.).
• Travel requirements are 5–15% and may include up to 2 weeks away; travel to other countries is required; valid passport.

Skills

Ladder logic

C++

Java

Machine simulations

SAP

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering

Tools

Promis

E-Plan

Job description

ENGEL Machinery North America is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead programming for new robots and automation equipment and to modify software for industrial robots and custom automation systems. You will troubleshoot, design electrical schematics, and integrate software with mechanical design, ensuring safety compliance for US and international installations.

You will develop HMI visualizations, establish documentation, and support cross-functional teams on automation projects.