Automation Controls Engineer

The role

You will design and implement modular PLC software architectures and control strategies for factory automation. This role involves overseeing equipment deployment, architecting motion control solutions, and integrating equipment with high-level systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement modular, scalable PLC software architectures
• Oversee equipment deployment from design through commissioning
• Develop reusable control libraries and frameworks
• Architect multi-axis motion control solutions
• Design robust industrial networking architectures
• Integrate equipment with high-level systems like SCADA, MES, and ERP
• Troubleshoot and optimize electrical systems, motor circuits, and power delivery

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience
• 5-10+ years designing and deploying automated industrial equipment
• Proficiency programming on different industrial control platforms
• Direct exposure to industrial communication protocols
• Working knowledge of automated equipment safety systems and protocols
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming and control
• Demonstrated ability in industrial motion control
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical systems for equipment (24VDC through 480VAC)
• Strong collaborative skills working with mechanical, software, manufacturing engineers, and build technicians

Nice to have

• electro-mechanical degree
• Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Siemens S7 proficiency
• A forward-looking, object oriented approach to industrial software development
• Modern software revision control & CI/CD practices (Git, Copia, Jenkins, etc.)
• Experience with relational and time-series databases (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)
• Ability to program in a variety of modern software languages (Python, JS, Rust, C#, etc.)
• Exposure to machine vision systems for robotic guidance, metrology, or quality inspection
• Deep understanding of various core manufacturing technologies (pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining, assembly, etc.)
• A taste for fast-paced environments, aggressive goals, and bringing fresh ideas

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems.