Senior Robotics Controls Engineer - Onsite (San Antonio)

Ironspring; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Plus One Robotics seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer to design and develop robotic controls and electronics for InductOne systems. You will program PLCs, configure drivers and sensors, and collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to meet performance targets.

The role is in‑person at our San Antonio headquarters. A 5+ year track record in controls/robotics and hands-on PLC experience with Studio 5000 or similar tools is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in controls, electrical engineering, robotics, automation, or hardware product development.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of robotic systems and industrial automation.
• Experience with I/O networks and machine control using PLCs.
• Experience with Studio 5000, Copia, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, and/or similar tools.
• Experience with engineering change management and/or product lifecycle management tools.
• Strong background in software/hardware integration and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of best practices for electrical/controls change management.
• Draft industrial electrical schematics, panel layouts, and corresponding BOMs.
• Select and specify industrial components for electrical design.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley or similar) for machine control.
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of control systems for machine safety.
• Deliver high-quality hardware releases within scope and timeline.
• Coordinate with software development teams to understand and implement hardware/software interfaces.
• Provide technical support for requests from operations and field teams.
• Provide accurate time estimates for assigned individual tasks.
• Proactively report task status, technical hurdles, and progress to the group lead.

Skills

Robotics and automation

PLC programming

Software/hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Copia

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

Plus One Robotics seeks a Sr. Controls Engineer to design and develop robotic controls and electronics for InductOne systems. You will program PLCs, configure drivers and sensors, and collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to meet performance targets.

The role is in‑person at our San Antonio headquarters. A 5+ year track record in controls/robotics and hands-on PLC experience with Studio 5000 or similar tools is required.