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Senior Automation Controls EngineerPay:

$80,000-$120,000 based on experience + overtime pay

Location:

Westbrook, Maine Position OverviewJoin 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 DoProgram PLCs using ladder logic and develop HMIs for custom automation equipmentIntegrate robots, vision systems, sensors, servo drives, and motion control systemsTest machine sequences and troubleshoot electrical and control system issuesWork with mechanical, electrical, and design teams throughout machine buildsTravel to customer sites for commissioning, acceptance testing, system updates, and troubleshootingRead electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentationSupport technicians during machine builds, debugging, and testingMaintain technical documentation, calibration records, and machine manualsContribute to continuous improvement and ISO proceduresWhat We're Looking For5+ years of hands-on controls programming or industrial automation experienceStrong PLC programming skills; ladder logic required

HMI/SCADA

development experienceExperience with industrial robots, vision systems, and servo/motion controlKnowledge of industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, or IO-LinkAbility to troubleshoot complex systems independentlyAbility to read electrical schematics and understand basic pneumatic systemsAssociate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent experienceBachelor's degree preferredPreferred ExperienceRockwell PanelView or FactoryTalk OptixCognex or Keyence vision systemsStructured Text or Function Block programming6-axis, SCARA, or Cartesian robotsCompensation & Perks$80K-$120K annual pay, based on experienceHourly, overtime-eligible position — earn extra pay for additional hoursPaid travel time at your hourly rateAdditional travel incentiveEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) with company matchMedical, dental, and life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coveragePaid time off and paid holidaysPaid parental leaveTuition reimbursementWhy Consider This Role?

Work on fully custom automation systems — no two machines are the sameSupport advanced industries, including medical, defense, and electronicsOwn projects from programming through commissioningWork with experienced, collaborative engineering and technical teamsGain exposure to complex robotics, vision, and motion control applicationsJoin an employee-owned company where employees share in its successTravel internationally and domestically as projects require, with travel compensation