Control and Automation Engineer
About The Position
Voxel is seeking a Control and Automation Engineer to develop our advanced manufacturing equipment and processes. Voxel is a leader in Pulsed Electrochemical Machining (PECM), an advanced manufacturing process used to machine specialty metal alloys for aerospace, energy, medical, semiconductor, and other high-value applications. Our mission is to use PECM and related manufacturing technologies to supply critical parts to customers solving difficult engineering problems. Our technology sits at the intersection of materials science, electrochemistry, and electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software engineering. We are looking for engineers who enjoy working across disciplines, collaborating closely with others, and developing innovative solutions to complex problems. As a Control and Automation engineer you will be responsible for helping create the controls for sophisticated electrochemical machining processes including software programs, process feedback and controls schemes, integration of sensors and 3rd party hardware (e.g. robots, metrology equipment), automation systems, and digital data reporting. This role is also responsible for the design and build of industrial control panels, selection of sensors and other hardware, and miscellaneous electrical design. This position is full-time based in Knightdale, NC.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 3 - 10+ years of relevant experience in automation, controls, or equipment development
- Industrial electrical systems and panel design
- Sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition
- Programming for automation (PLC, structured text, or similar)
- Ability to work hands-on with hardware (wiring, debugging, system integration)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- MUST be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) due to U.S. export control laws.
- Submittal of a cover letter describing why you are interested in working at Voxel and our mission.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Beckhoff TwinCAT is preferred but not required if applicants have a firm grasp of structured text, state machines, and other relevant industrial programming practices.
Responsibilities
- Writing software programs and state machines using Structured Text, Python, and SQL, predominantly in Beckhoff TwinCat, to run our PECM equipment. This includes multi-axis control, safety logic, database transactions, and sequencing with multiple elements.
- Writing robot code, predominantly Kuka Robot Language, to automate industrial robots
- Leveraging AI tools to support software development, debugging, and documentation
- Electrical design, wiring, and troubleshooting of industrial control cabinets
- Full hands-on ownership of industrial automation hardware: designing analog circuitry, managing signal noise, and integrating sensors into physical control systems.
- Providing hands-on troubleshooting support for production equipment, diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, and software issues to minimize downtime
- Integrating third-party hardware including metrology equipment, sensors, and other instrumentation into the control architecture
- Helping create budgets and timelines for the implementation of the controls and electrical aspects of a given project.
- Controlling the software records, backups, etc. to ensure compliance with Voxel’s quality control requirements
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
