Controls & Robotics Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles)

Volcanix Automation Inc.•Lewisville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is building a multidisciplinary Controls & Robotics team to support a large-scale advanced energy manufacturing facility in the Northeastern United States. We are hiring multiple engineers and programmers across several experience levels, from Intermediate Engineers to Technical Leads. This is a hands-on engineering opportunity involving industrial controls, SCADA development, PLC programming, robotics integration, commissioning, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Whether your expertise is in Controls, Robotics, or a combination of these disciplines, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in industrial automation (Intermediate Engineer / Programmer)
7+ years of experience in industrial automation (Senior Engineer / Programmer)
10+ years of experience in industrial automation (Controls & Robotics Lead)
Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)
Working experience with Ignition Platform (SCADA)
FANUC and/or ABB robot programming
Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP)
Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing environments
Strong Siemens PLC programming experience (TIA Portal)
Strong Ignition Platform SCADA development experience
Strong FANUC and/or ABB robot programming experience
Experience commissioning large-scale automated manufacturing systems
Experience with robot simulation tools (RobotStudio and/or Roboguide)
Strong understanding of industrial networks, safety systems, motion control, and vision systems
Proven ability to develop automation and robotic programs from scratch
Previous technical leadership or supervisory experience (Controls & Robotics Lead)
Expert knowledge of Siemens PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and industrial automation systems
Strong experience with FANUC and/or ABB robotic systems
Extensive commissioning experience on large-scale manufacturing projects
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate directly with customers
Strong technical mentoring, communication, and organizational skills
Engineering or Technical Degree required
Strong communication and documentation skills
Comfortable working on-site in fast-paced manufacturing environments
Self-motivated with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Eligible for TN Visa
Authorized to work and travel throughout North America

Nice To Haves

Experience with RobotStudio and/or Roboguide is a plus
Experience with vision systems, motion control, safety systems, or error-proofing is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and automated equipment.
Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal.
Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications.
Program, teach, optimize, and troubleshoot industrial robots (FANUC and/or ABB).
Support robotic cell integration, commissioning, and production startup activities.
Integrate robots with PLC-controlled equipment, industrial networks, vision systems, and safety devices.
Optimize robot paths, cycle times, and process performance to meet production goals.
Perform system testing, validation, customer run-offs, and production handoffs.
Troubleshoot controls, robotics, electrical, communication, and automation issues.
Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, production personnel, and customer teams.
Maintain technical documentation while following customer engineering standards.
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary Controls and Robotics engineering teams.
Coordinate technical activities with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Provide technical leadership throughout commissioning, startup, and production support activities.
Establish engineering best practices and maintain technical quality across the project.