Controls & Automation Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles)

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is building out a controls and automation team for a large-scale advanced energy manufacturing facility in the Northeastern United States. We're hiring across multiple levels at once, from intermediate Controls engineers to leads. The work spans SCADA development, PLC programming, and robotics integration in a fast-paced production environment.

If you work in industrial controls and automation, we want to hear from you regardless of where you currently sit on the experience curve. Tell us where you're strongest and where you're looking to develop.

Responsibilities (Across the Team)

Develop, configure, commission, and debug control systems and automated equipment

Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs

Build and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications

Support production launches, startups, and system ramp-up activities

Perform system testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities

Collaborate with leads, PMs, and cross-functional production teams

Drive troubleshooting efforts and downtime reduction

Maintain clean documentation and adhere to client standards

For the Lead role, this also includes:

Leading and mentoring a team of controls, SCADA, and robotics engineers

Holding the technical bar across the team and coordinating with client stakeholders

Experience Level

Intermediate Controls Engineer

3+ years in industrial controls and automation

Working experience with Ignition Platform (SCADA): configuration and basic development

Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)

Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP)

Solid troubleshooting fundamentals in a production or commissioning environment

Nice to have: safety systems, motion control, vision systems, Fanuc/ABB exposure

Senior Controls Engineer

7+ years in industrial controls and automation

Strong Ignition Platform (SCADA) experience: configuration, development, deployment

Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal)

Motion control and safety system integration

Vision systems and error proofing

Track record commissioning large-scale automation systems

Nice to have: Fanuc and/or ABB robot integration experience

Controls Engineering Lead

10+ years in industrial controls and automation, with prior team lead or supervisory experience

Strong Ignition Platform (SCADA) and Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) experience

Safety system integration and oversight, motion control, vision systems and error proofing

Proven track record commissioning large-scale automation systems and mentoring engineers

Nice to have: Fanuc and/or ABB robot integration experience

Engineering or Technical Degree is required, along with solid communication and documentation skills.

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

Eligible for TN Visa

Authorized to work and travel in North America

Additional Information

Travel and work-related expenses are covered by the company.

Work location is on-site.