Senior Staff Controls Engineer, Test and Automation

Hypertherm Associates; West Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 120,056 - 200,092; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Profit-sharing/ESOP

Community service time

Environmental stewardship

Stable growing organization

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Sr Staff Controls Engineer to design and deploy custom automation and testing systems in a manufacturing setting. You’ll integrate motion control, servos, sensors, and SCADA while leading electrical controls development for global operations.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, drive safe and reliable solutions, and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-impact improvements in manufacturing test and assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years in controls automation.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Logix 5000, RS Linx), robotics and vision systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PowerBI and mistake-proofing principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy automation solutions integrating motion control actuators, motors, sensors, and SCADA systems.
• Lead development of electrical controls for custom machines and test systems ensuring safety and reliability.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-impact solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster innovation and continuous learning.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Communication

Team collaboration

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Mistake-proofing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Job description

Sr Staff Controls Engineer – Test & Automation Team

Are you passionate about designing custom assembly automation equipment, and automated functional testing systems deployed in a manufacturing environment? Join our Test & Automation Team as a Sr Staff Controls Engineer and help shape the future of manufacturing innovation.

Hypertherm Associates is looking for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges and enjoys working with technologies like Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, Fanuc, Epson, UR robots, and vision systems like Cognex and Keyence. If you love design work and integrating hardware and writing software to create seamless, high-performance custom, one-of-a-kind systems that improve manufacturing test and assembly operations, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deploy automation solutions that integrate motion control actuators, motors, servo presses, sensors, gages, and SCADA systems.
• Lead development of electrical controls for custom machines and test systems, ensuring Quality, safety, efficiency, and reliability in a manufacturing environment for Hypertherm’s global operations.
• Collaborate across business and functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions that improve manufacturing operations for the enterprise.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Who You Are And What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 8+ years of experience in controls automation.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming (Logix 5000, RS Linx), robotics, and vision systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PowerBI, and mistake‑proofing principles.
• Ability to communicate and drive a project to completion.

Why Join Us?

We’re a global, 100% Associate‑owned company with a 57‑year no‑layoff philosophy. Here, your work matters—and your ideas drive real change.

Location

West Lebanon, NH (Relocation assistance is available.)

Travel

up to 10% domestic and international

Additional Benefits In Joining Hypertherm Associates

• Collaborative, 100% employee-ownedculture
• Profit-SharingandEmployeeStock Ownership(ESOP)
• Five days/year paidCommunity Service Time
• Strong commitment toEnvironmental Stewardship
• Stable,growingorganization with ano-layoff philosophy

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration‑related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.

$120,056.00-$200,092.00 Annual

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.