Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

Coworx Staffing Services LLC; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Travel compensation

ESOP (employee ownership)

Job summary

CoWorx Staffing Services LLC in Westbrook, ME seeks a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to own projects from programming to commissioning. You will lead PLC/HMI development, integrate robotics and vision, and drive test and acceptance at customer sites.

Requirements include 5+ years in industrial automation, strong ladder logic, and experience with industrial networks. Overtime compensation and travel support are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial automation or controls engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience, ladder logic.
• Experience with HMI development and machine integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls programming for custom automation projects from concept through customer acceptance.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and HMI applications.
• Integrate robots, vision systems, servo motion controls, sensors, drives, and safety systems.
• Commission equipment and perform factory and site acceptance testing.
• Verify machine sequences and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and design engineering teams.
• Travel to customer sites for installation support, field updates, and acceptance testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, wiring information, and machine manuals.
• Mentor technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

PLC ladder logic

HMI development

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profi

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting automation

Automation project leadership

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell PanelView

FactoryTalk Optix

Cognex

Keyence

Robotics & motion control systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Automation Controls Engineer, Westbrook, ME, $80,000 – $110,000 + Overtime Pay, Industrial Automation / Custom Machinery

We’re looking for a Senior Automation Controls Engineer who thrives on solving technical challenges and wants ownership from programming through commissioning. If you’re experienced with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and machine integration, this is an opportunity to work on highly customized automation systems while being rewarded for every hour you put in.

Unlike many engineering roles, this position is hourly and overtime eligible, meaning your extra time and travel are compensated.

Location

Westbrook, Maine

Responsibilities

• Lead controls programming for custom automation projects from concept through customer acceptance.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and HMI applications.
• Integrate robots, vision systems, servo motion controls, sensors, drives, and safety systems.
• Commission equipment and perform factory and site acceptance testing.
• Verify machine sequences and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and design engineering teams.
• Travel to customer sites for installation support, field updates, and acceptance testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, wiring information, and machine manuals.
• Mentor technicians and support continuous improvement initiatives

Desired Background/Skills

Required:

• 5+ years of hands‑on industrial automation or controls engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience, particularly ladder logic.
• Experience with HMI development and machine integration.
• Knowledge of industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, DeviceNet, or IO-Link.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting automation systems independently.

Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experience with Rockwell PanelView, FactoryTalk Optix, Cognex, Keyence, robotics, and motion control systems

Other Information

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Fully custom machinery projects
• Employee‑owned company (ESOP)
• Overtime pay and travel compensation
• Advanced automation technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture
• Global customer impact
• Career growth and technical challenges on every project

Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Person authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.

If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

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