Controls Engineer

ENGEL

Controls Engineer responsible for programming robots and modifying automation software at ENGEL, a leader in plastics processing technology. Collaborate with teams to develop automation systems and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeYork • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for programming of new robots and automation equipment
Modification of existing Software for industrial robots and custom automation equipment
Troubleshoot and debug of existing products
Working together with project team to develop automation system according to customer specification
Ensure hardware is incorporated into mechanical design and collaborate with project team if required
Adapt schematics to fulfill Software requirement
Research and implement new technologies to advance ENGEL automation systems
Generate specification for vendors according to project requirement
Creates and modifies electrical schematics using CAD programs such as Promis, E-Plan or AutoCAD
Ensure system meets safety standard of installation location (US and international regulations)
Establish documentation of automation and robotic system
Develop cable management layout to be implemented in mechanical design
Create final documentation packages for customer and technicians
Generate Base Software based on electrical schematics
Creation and Modification of Software for Industrial Robots (articulated and linear) and peripheral equipment (e.g. Laser-system, Vision-system, degating, labelling, etc.)
Design HMI and visualization for production cells
Programming of communication protocols (e.g. Ethercat, Ethernet, I/O Link, OPC UA, Profibus, Device Net, etc.)
Troubleshooting of Software at production facility and customer site
Support cross functional team for new and existing automation projects
Writing operator instruction, manuals and other documentation for custom software
Developing new features/modules for non ENGEL standard equipment
Implementing new standards (Interfaces, Protocols,etc.)
Provides technical support to project engineering and assembly manufacturing department as well as technical assistance to service technicians and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in software engineering is required or equivalent industry experience
Minimum of 3-5 years related experience (preferred in Robotic and/or Automation)
Full understanding of electrical schematics and other technical drawings (preferred pneumatic and mechanical drawings)
Capable of ladder logic, function block and structure text programming. (Preferred: Siemens S7, Beckoff, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, KUKA robotics, FANUC robotics)
Proficient in Microsoft programs, various software editors, Engel-specific programs, C++, Java, machine simulations (software and hardware) and SAP
Good communication skills as this role develops and maintains relationships both internally (e.g., other departments, Senior Management) and externally to ENGEL Machinery (e.g., government representatives, customers, suppliers, industry associations)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price)
401k with match
over 3 weeks PTO
employer paid life insurance
long and short-term disability
an employee-centric environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

programmingtroubleshootingdebuggingelectrical schematicsladder logicfunction block programmingstructured text programmingHMI designcommunication protocolssoftware modification

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationtechnical supportdocumentationrelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in software engineering