Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Pay: $80,000–$120,000 based on experience + overtime pay
Location: Westbrook, Maine
Position Overview
Join an employee-owned automation company designing and building custom automation equipment for the medical, defense, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries.
This is a hands-on role for an experienced Controls Engineer who enjoys owning projects from PLC programming and system integration through machine commissioning and customer acceptance testing.
What You’ll Do
Program PLCs using ladder logic and develop HMIs for custom automation equipment
Integrate robots, vision systems, sensors, servo drives, and motion control systems
Test machine sequences and troubleshoot electrical and control system issues
Work with mechanical, electrical, and design teams throughout machine builds
Travel to customer sites for commissioning, acceptance testing, system updates, and troubleshooting
Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Support technicians during machine builds, debugging, and testing
Maintain technical documentation, calibration records, and machine manuals
Contribute to continuous improvement and ISO procedures
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of hands-on controls programming or industrial automation experience
Strong PLC programming skills; ladder logic required
HMI/SCADA development experience
Experience with industrial robots, vision systems, and servo/motion control
Knowledge of industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, or IO-Link
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems independently
Ability to read electrical schematics and understand basic pneumatic systems
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Preferred Experience
Rockwell PanelView or FactoryTalk Optix
Cognex or Keyence vision systems
Structured Text or Function Block programming
6-axis, SCARA, or Cartesian robots
Compensation & Perks
$80K–$120K annual pay, based on experience
Hourly, overtime-eligible position earn extra pay for additional hours
Paid travel time at your hourly rate
Additional travel incentive
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Why Consider This Role?
Work on fully custom automation systems no two machines are the same
Support advanced industries, including medical, defense, and electronics
Own projects from programming through commissioning
Work with experienced, collaborative engineering and technical teams
Gain exposure to complex robotics, vision, and motion control applications
Join an employee-owned company where employees share in its success
Travel internationally and domestically as projects require, with travel compensation
