Automation Controls Engineer

About this role

Hadrian seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design and deploy end-to-end control systems for robotic and CNC manufacturing cells serving aerospace and defense customers. You'll own everything from PLC/robot programming and electrical panel design through commissioning and production handoff, working alongside manufacturing and software teams on fast-paced projects.

What you'll do

• Design controls architecture for robotic, CNC, and tooling cells from concept through run-off testing
• Develop and deploy PLC applications on Siemens or similar platforms with reusable standards and libraries
• Commission multi-axis motion systems including servos, VFDs, steppers, and integrated sensors/safety devices
• Specify and design electrical panels; architect industrial networks using EtherCAT, PROFINET, and OPC UA
• Build operator HMIs and conduct risk assessments per ISO 13849 standards
• Perform floor commissioning, troubleshoot issues, and mentor technicians on best practices

What they're looking for

• PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff preferred)
• Servo and VFD tuning and commissioning
• Industrial robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, or similar)
• Electrical panel design (NFPA 79, UL 508A)
• Industrial networking (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC UA)
• Sensor and safety device integration
• Machine vision systems
• HMI development (Ignition, WinCC)

Benefits

• Salary range $130,000–$220,000
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Equity
• Flexible vacation policy
• Relocation support (when applicable)