Robotic Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionRobotic Controls Engineer

Location: Concord, NH (or remote-based with higher travel)

Compensation: $85,000 – $128,000 (DOE)

Travel: Typically ~20% (up to 35% from Concord; up to ~50–70% for remote-based candidates)

Company Overview (Confidential)

This opportunity is with a global leader in advanced materials and engineered solutions, supporting highly regulated industries including aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. The organization is known for innovation, technical excellence, and long-term investment in its people.

The company maintains a strong ethical culture, emphasizing integrity, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement, and offers employees significant opportunities for technical growth, career advancement, and cross-functional exposure.

Position Overview

The Robotic Controls Engineer will play a key role in the integration, commissioning, and support of advanced robotic and automation systems. This position blends hands-on controls engineering, robotics, and customer-facing project work, supporting custom equipment deployments at customer sites.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys end-to-end ownership, troubleshooting complex automation systems, and working directly with customers to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate, program, and commission robotic and automated equipment at customer facilities

• Troubleshoot complex PLC, process I/O, robot communication, and control system issues

• Support assembly, setup, testing, and validation of custom and ancillary equipment

• Participate in design reviews, process hazard analyses (PHA), and engineering change management

• Deliver operator and engineer training to ensure safe and effective system operation

• Support field projects with minimal supervision, managing tasks from startup through handoff

• Contribute to continuous improvement, engineering standards, and best practices

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and project teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

• 2–5 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or robotics

• Strong troubleshooting skills across PLCs, process I/O, and robot communication

• Ability to create and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, including wiring and plumbing schematics

• Experience supporting field-based or customer-facing automation projects

• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, or similar)

• PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)

• Commissioning, startup, or applications engineering background

• Experience training operators and engineers on automated systems

• Familiarity with regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments

What Sets This Role Apart

• Competitive compensation: $85k–$128k base salary

• Exposure to advanced robotics and custom automation projects

• High degree of autonomy and ownership

• Strong investment in professional development and technical growth

• Opportunity to work on projects impacting cutting-edge industries

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, pension, PTO, and paid holidays

You should be proficient in:

• Customer Service
• Bachelor's Degree
• Industrial Robot Programming
• PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, ABB)