Controls Software Engineer - Robotics & Automation

Added 15/06/2026

Are you a software engineer who likes your code to move real machines? A major name in robotics and automation is building out the team behind one of the largest robotic deployments anywhere - thousands of automated workcells running across high-volume operations - and is looking for a Controls Software Engineer to help keep that fleet fast, stable, and improving.This isn't a traditional PLC seat. It's a software role that happens to live in a controls world. Most of the team came up through C and C++ and learned the control platform on the job - so what matters here...

Controls Software Engineer - C/C++ / Structured Text

Added 15/06/2026

A leading robotics and automation organization is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to join the team behind one of the largest industrial robotics deployments in the world - a fleet of advanced robotic pick-and-place workcells operating across automated fulfillment sites, scaling from over 1,000 machines today to several thousand in the next two years.This is a software-engineering role in a controls environment - not a traditional PLC position. The team is built largely of engineers from C/C++ software backgrounds who work hands-on with real industrial control hardware. If you pair genuine software-development ability with real controls or automation experience, this...

Controls Engineer

Added 03/06/2026

Controls Software Engineer - Structured TextIndustrial Robotics Program | Contract Engagement | Seattle, WA or Boston, MA (On-Site) | Immediate Start About the OpportunityWe are hiring a Controls Software Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team supporting a large-scale industrial robotics program at one of the world's leading e-commerce and logistics companies. The program operates a fleet of over 1,000 robotic pick-and-place workcells across global fulfillment centers today, scaling to 5,000-6,000 machines by 2027.This is a hands-on, technically deep contract engagement with strong likelihood of extension. You will work inside a small, tight-knit team of controls and software engineers responsible...

Controls Engineer

Added 03/06/2026

Controls Software Engineer - Structured TextIndustrial Robotics Program | Contract Engagement | Seattle, WA or Boston, MA (On-Site) | Immediate Start About the OpportunityWe are hiring a Controls Software Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team supporting a large-scale industrial robotics program at one of the world's leading e-commerce and logistics companies. The program operates a fleet of over 1,000 robotic pick-and-place workcells across global fulfillment centers today, scaling to 5,000-6,000 machines by 2027.This is a hands-on, technically deep contract engagement with strong likelihood of extension. You will work inside a small, tight-knit team of controls and software engineers responsible...

Controls Engineer

Added 26/05/2026

Senior Controls Engineer - Automation Systems📍 Des Moines, IAOverview Work on next-generation manufacturing equipment in a blank-slate environment. Own the full controls lifecycle-from architecture through commissioning.ResponsibilitiesBuild PLC and Python-based control systems from scratchProgram Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000)Configure HMIs, vision systems, and roboticsDesign electrical panels and schematicsLead machine commissioning and troubleshootingProvide technical leadershipRequirements5+ years controls engineering experienceGreenfield PLC programming expertiseStrong Structured TextExperience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or BeckhoffBackground in custom machineryPreferredPython, vision (Keyence/Cognex), robotics, HMI development GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Controls Engineer

Added 26/05/2026

Controls Engineer - Custom Automation (Greenfield)📍 Madison, WIAbout the RoleCommScope's internal automation team is developing custom, semi-automated manufacturing equipment for a next-generation fiber optic connector product. This is a true greenfield environment-no legacy systems, no existing codebase, and minimal established controls architecture.As a Controls Engineer, you will build systems from the ground up, writing PLC and Python-based machine control software, developing HMIs, and commissioning equipment through production readiness. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on ownership, technical depth, and building machines from scratch.What You'll DoDevelop PLC programs from scratch (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Structured Text, Ladder Logic)Build control systems...

Controls Engineer - Allen-Bradley / Rockwell (PLC Automation)

Added 30/04/2026

We are seeking experienced Controls Engineers with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell expertise to support a large-scale industrial automation program within the material handling and logistics sector. This initiative focuses on building and enhancing control systems for high-throughput automation environments.This is a hands-on controls development role, working with PLC-based systems and industrial automation equipment.What You'll Be DoingDevelop and maintain PLC programs using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix)Program using Ladder Logic and Structured TextDesign and integrate control systems for conveyors, sortation systems, and automated equipmentInterface with industrial devices including motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and scannersWork with industrial communication protocols such...

Controls Engineer - Beckhoff / TwinCAT (Industrial Automation)

Added 30/04/2026

We are seeking experienced Controls Engineers with Beckhoff / TwinCAT expertise to support a large-scale, greenfield automation program within the material handling and logistics industry. This initiative is focused on developing standardized control systems for high-throughput industrial environments.This is a hands-on development role, working on machine control logic and automation systems - not maintenance or break/fix support.What You'll Be DoingDevelop machine control logic using TwinCAT (Structured Text, Function Block)Build and integrate control systems for conveyors, sortation, and material handling equipmentWork with industrial PCs (IPC-based control systems)Integrate field devices including motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and vision systemsUtilize industrial protocols such as...

Controls Software Engineer

Added 30/04/2026

We are seeking experienced Controls Software Engineers to support a large-scale, greenfield automation program within the material handling and logistics industry. This initiative is focused on building standardized control systems for high-throughput industrial environments, enabling repeatable deployment across multiple facilities.This is a hands-on development role, working on machine control software and industrial systems - not maintenance or support. The team is building new control applications from a defined architecture and requires engineers who can execute clean, production-quality code.What You'll Be DoingDevelop machine control logic for PLC and IPC-based automation systemsWork with IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Structured Text, Function Block, Ladder)Build...

Codesys Controls Engineer

Added 30/04/2026

Job Title - Senior CODESYS Controls Engineer - Material Handling SystemsAmazon OMHS (One Material Handling System) Location: Seattle/Bellevue, WA (Hybrid preferred) | Remote (US-based) with travel Project:Amazon's One Material Handling System (OMHS) organization is building a new, standardized conveyance controls platform for fulfillment centers worldwide. This is a greenfield product development effort, not a retrofit of existing systems.You will join the Automation Integration Technologies (AIT) team, responsible for developing the controls software stack that will be deployed at scale across Amazon's global fulfillment network.Technology Stack CODESYS on Linux | Advantech Industrial PCs | EtherCAT (primary fieldbus) Role OverviewDevelop CODESYS-based machine...

Codesys Controls Engineer

Added 30/04/2026

Job Title - Senior CODESYS Controls Engineer - Material Handling SystemsAmazon OMHS (One Material Handling System) Location: Seattle/Bellevue, WA (Hybrid preferred) | Remote (US-based) with travel Project:Amazon's One Material Handling System (OMHS) organization is building a new, standardized conveyance controls platform for fulfillment centers worldwide. This is a greenfield product development effort, not a retrofit of existing systems.You will join the Automation Integration Technologies (AIT) team, responsible for developing the controls software stack that will be deployed at scale across Amazon's global fulfillment network.Technology Stack CODESYS on Linux | Advantech Industrial PCs | EtherCAT (primary fieldbus) Role OverviewDevelop CODESYS-based machine...

Software / Controls Engineer

Added 13/04/2026

Software / Controls Engineer Role SummaryThe software/controls engineers are responsible for bringing the custom automation equipment to life. The mechanical team designs and builds the physical machines; these engineers wire them up, program the PLCs, configure the vision systems, program the robots, design the HMI screens, and debug everything until the equipment runs production-ready. This is completely greenfield work. There is currently little to no PLC code on the machines, no safety guarding, and minimal controls. These engineers will write everything from scratch.A key deliverable for this group is developing vision-based in-process quality inspection setups to replace $130K microscopes currently...

Software / Controls Engineer

Added 13/04/2026

Software / Controls Engineer Role SummaryThe software/controls engineers are responsible for bringing the custom automation equipment to life. The mechanical team designs and builds the physical machines; these engineers wire them up, program the PLCs, configure the vision systems, program the robots, design the HMI screens, and debug everything until the equipment runs production-ready. This is completely greenfield work. There is currently little to no PLC code on the machines, no safety guarding, and minimal controls. These engineers will write everything from scratch.A key deliverable for this group is developing vision-based in-process quality inspection setups to replace $130K microscopes currently...

Controls Engineer

Added 10/04/2026

Job Title: Controls EngineerLocation: Eden PrairieJob SummaryWe are seeking a Software / Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support software, PLC, and electrical controls for semi‑automated and automated production equipment. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building systems from the ground up, working close to manufacturing operations, and troubleshooting complex motion, vision, and automation challenges.The Software / Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing controls solutions that integrate PLC, vision systems, robotics, and electrical components to support production and in‑process quality checks.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and support software, PLC, and electrical controls for semi‑automated and automated equipmentDesign and implement PLC...

Software / Controls Engineer

Added 10/04/2026

Role SummaryThe software/controls engineers are responsible for bringing the custom automation equipment to life. The mechanical team designs and builds the physical machines; these engineers wire them up, program the PLCs, configure the vision systems, program the robots, design the HMI screens, and debug everything until the equipment runs production-ready. This is completely greenfield work. There is currently little to no PLC code on the machines, no safety guarding, and minimal controls. These engineers will write everything from scratch.A key deliverable for this group is developing vision-based in-process quality inspection setups to replace microscopes currently used on each production line....