Senior Controls Engineer - custom automation, PLCs / HMIs

Job Description

InnoTECH Staffing is looking to hire a fulltime / permanent Senior Controls Engineer who has experience leading projects to join one of our innovative clients. If you're passionate about automation, thrive on solving complex challenges, and enjoy mentoring others, this role is for you!

This requires being onsite 5 days a week in Southern New Hampshire.

THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP offered at this time - must be a US Citizen or GC Holder.

Who We Are Looking For

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll collaborate with operations and engineering teams to design, program, and deploy cutting-edge automation solutions across various industries. You’ll take charge of the largest, most challenging projects, ensuring success at every step, while sharing your expertise to guide and develop junior team members.

What You'll Do

Design, build, and program CUSTOM automated production systems for industrial manufacturing applications.

Lead project development from proposals to execution, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.

Translate customer requirements into innovative automation solutions.

Develop project requirements, design specifications, and detailed system designs.

Program PLC logic, servo motion, and HMI interfaces (A-B).

Design and test hardwired and digital safety circuits.

Troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic system interfaces.

Enhance existing processes, optimize build costs, and drive continuous improvement.

Mentor team members, sharing your technical knowledge and expertise.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and suggest architectural enhancements.

Collaborate across departments to meet project goals and deliver exceptional results.

Travel occasionally (10% or less within the US; rare international travel).

What You Bring

8+ years of experience in automated controls systems for industrial manufacturing.

Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD Electrical for control system designs.

Strong troubleshooting skills with industrial machinery controls and electrical systems.

Expertise in fieldbus architectures (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ASCII) and programming Servo/VFD drives.

Familiarity with robotic systems (ABB & Fanuc) and vision systems (Keyence, Cognex).

Knowledge of international standards (IEC, ISO, NFPA, NEC, UL, CE).

A proactive, professional, and collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering + 8+ years of experience in robotics, controls, or engineering.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on groundbreaking automation projects across diverse industries.

Be a key player in high-impact, complex projects.

Collaborate with a passionate and talented team of engineers and innovators.

Shape the future of automation while mentoring the next generation of experts.

If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role that challenges your expertise, inspires your creativity, and allows you to make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation includes base salary in the $130K-$1200K range (depending on experience), bonus and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match up to 4.5%, and PTO

Full-time

Hybrid remote