Senior Vision Controls Design Engineer, Machine Vision & PLCs

You will own the full lifecycle of custom automated manufacturing systems, from concept through commissioning, designing and programming PLC and PC-based controls. As a key member of a cross-functional team, you will integrate robotics, motion control, vision systems, and sensors into cohesive, reliable equipment. Collaborating directly with customers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure technical alignment and successful delivery. This role stands out for its hands-on nature, requiring on-site startup and travel up to 50%, with the opportunity to see your designs become operational systems.

Own the controls engineering lifecycle for industrial automation projects in the Portland metro, spending 70% on PLC programming and 30% on electrical design. You will program, debug, and commission PLC-based systems across Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley platforms, integrating robotics, machine vision, and motion control into custom manufacturing equipment. Work alongside senior controls engineers in a hands-on lab environment, supporting 1-3 projects from concept through startup. This role builds your depth in automation and controls while mentoring you toward technical leadership.

Design, program, and integrate control systems for automated machinery, with PLC, HMI, and CNC programming at the core. You will own complete projects from concept to commissioning, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Travel to customer sites up to 25% to install and debug systems. This role stands out for its focus on FANUC controls and Allen-Bradley PLCs in a dynamic machine tools environment.

You will own the design, programming, and commissioning of advanced automation systems with a focus on robotics integration. This role covers the full project lifecycle, from concept through customer handoff, building complete solutions with PLC controls, motion, vision, and safety. You will work hands-on with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, integrating robots like Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, or Yaskawa into production systems. The position is onsite in Lewis Center, OH, with a growing team and opportunities for impact.

You own automation systems from concept to commissioning, designing PLC and HMI controls for a production environment. You will architect control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems to meet NEC and NFPA standards, while integrating FANUC, ABB, or KUKA robots with precision. This role sits with a national recruiting firm's client in Philadelphia, requiring onsite presence Monday through Friday. You will debug and tune motion control systems using VFDs and servo drives, and build SCADA interfaces for real-time data visualization. A focus on safety and compliance sets this position apart, with direct impact on production uptime and efficiency.

5+ years of industrial automation experience. Design, develop, and commission PLC controls with Beckhoff TwinCAT and Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) for advanced machinery. Own control system architecture from concept through validation, collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and software teams. Drive machine commissioning, system integration, and root cause analysis in a contract-to-hire role.