Senior Robotics & Controls Engineer — PLC & Robot Programming Lead

CandidTalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer to program industrial robots and lead PLC development. This role requires strong programming skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing or similar, with at least five years of experience. This position, located in Cleveland, Ohio, offers opportunities for advancement in specialist divisions. Salary range is between $90k and $130k, with remote options and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Five or more years industry experience.
• Comfortable traveling around twenty to twenty five percent.
• Background in manufacturing, machinery, tool and die, automotive, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Program industrial robots and lead development of full robotic cells.
• Deliver PLC programming on platforms like Allen Bradley or Siemens.
• Select robots, work with mechanical teams and integrate conveyance equipment.
• Lead commissioning and testing on customer sites.

Skills

Robot programming skills (ideally Fanuc)

PLC programming experience

Ability to work with customers

Experience with simulation tools, vision systems, AGVs or AMRs

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Job description

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer to program industrial robots and lead PLC development. This role requires strong programming skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have a background in manufacturing or similar, with at least five years of experience. This position, located in Cleveland, Ohio, offers opportunities for advancement in specialist divisions. Salary range is between $90k and $130k, with remote options and occasional travel.