Automation Engineer-Development Acceleration Team

Laitram•Baltimore, MD

7h•$75,300 - $192,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Acceleration Team exists to accelerate Intralox's ability to identify, evaluate, and mature new product opportunities. We operate with the mindset of an internal startup, moving quickly from idea to reality through prototyping, experimentation, and customer-driven learning. Our success is measured not by how many projects we complete, but by how quickly and accurately we determine which opportunities deserve future investment. The Automation Engineer develops the electrical, controls, software, and automation components required to rapidly evaluate new concepts. This individual serves as the team's technical integrator, connecting mechanical systems, software, sensors, controls, and data collection solutions. The ideal candidate enjoys creating functional solutions quickly, testing assumptions, and building enough capability to evaluate an idea without over-engineering. The candidate enjoys working with incomplete information, takes action quickly, and understands that prototypes are tools for learning rather than finished products. These designs will help to inform real engineering requirements that downstream teams need to create robust products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
5+ years of industrial automation experience.
Experience with PLC programming and control system design.
Familiarity with industrial networking and sensor technologies.
Experience integrating mechanical and software systems.
Ability to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders.
This position is located at our Hanover, MD location and will be in office 5 days a week
Travel will be required(10-30%) as needed to investigate customer issues that drive ideas or to support on site testing of prototypes.

Nice To Haves

Robotics experience.
Vision systems experience.
Python, C#, or other software development experience.
Experience supporting rapid development environments.

Responsibilities

Design and implement automation, controls, and software solutions for prototypes.
Develop PLC, robotics, sensor, and motion control applications.
Create data collection and performance monitoring tools.
Integrate hardware and software systems.
Support prototype testing and troubleshooting.
Evaluate emerging technologies for future applications.
Develop flexible platforms that accelerate future experimentation.