Senior Robotics Controls Lead Engineer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Employee events

Free coffee beverages

Employee referral program

Safety shoe programs

Job summary

ATS Industrial Automation is seeking a Senior Robotics/Controls Design Engineer to drive machine concepts, design control software, and integrate systems across global projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, program state-of-the-art automation equipment, and travel internationally to support deployments.

The role emphasizes robotics, PLC-based and PC-based control, and hands-on development across electrical and mechanical subsystems, with opportunities for global site installations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in engineering design, development, programming and commissioning automated systems, custom machinery or industrial equipment.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) based on standard ATS methods.
• Debug and commission control systems at ATS facility and on-site at customer locations.
• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, motion controllers, sensors, and lasers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve integration of controls technology, safety, functionality and cost.
• Ensure schedules and budgets are adhered to or improved.
• Provide customer training on machine operation and programming principles.

Education

Post-secondary degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering

Tools

PLCs

Motion controllers

Robotics hardware

Job description

ATS Industrial Automation is seeking a Senior Robotics/Controls Design Engineer to drive machine concepts, design control software, and integrate systems across global projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, program state-of-the-art automation equipment, and travel internationally to support deployments.

The role emphasizes robotics, PLC-based and PC-based control, and hands-on development across electrical and mechanical subsystems, with opportunities for global site installations.