Senior Robotics Controls Engineer: PLC & Hardware Integration

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

Job summary

Plus One Robotics, headquartered in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer for in-person work. You will design and program robotic controls, configure PLCs, and collaborate with mechanical and software teams to deliver hardware releases.

Requirements include 5+ years in controls or robotics, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and experience with Studio 5000, AutoCAD Electrical, and machine safety. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls, electrical engineering, robotics, automation, or hardware product development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of robotic systems and industrial automation.
• Experience with I/O networks and machine control using PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Draft industrial electrical schematics, panel layouts, and BOMs.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley or similar) for machine control.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing control systems for machine safety.
• Deliver high-quality hardware releases within scope and timeline.

Skills

Robotics controls

PLC programming

Electrical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

Copia

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks

Job description

Plus One Robotics, headquartered in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer for in-person work. You will design and program robotic controls, configure PLCs, and collaborate with mechanical and software teams to deliver hardware releases.

Requirements include 5+ years in controls or robotics, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and experience with Studio 5000, AutoCAD Electrical, and machine safety. Travel up to 20% may be required.