Controls & Robotics Engineers (Intermediate to Lead Roles)

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.

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.

Additional Responsibilities for Technical Leads

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.

Experience Levels

Intermediate Engineer / Programmer

3+ years of experience in industrial automation.

Experience in one or more of the following:

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

Experience with RobotStudio and/or Roboguide is a plus

Experience with vision systems, motion control, safety systems, or error-proofing is preferred

Senior Engineer / Programmer

7+ years of experience in industrial automation

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

Controls & Robotics Lead

10+ years of experience in industrial automation

Previous technical leadership or supervisory experience

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

Qualifications

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

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

Eligible for TN Visa

Authorized to work and travel throughout North America

Additional Information

Compensation is based on experience, technical expertise, and leadership capability

Travel and work-related expenses are covered by the company

Work Location is On-site