Adaptec Solutions · 15 hours ago
Controls Engineer III – Robotics Integration Team
Painted Post, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$106K/yr - $119K/yr
4+ years expAdaptec Solutions is a leader in custom automation and material handling systems, and they are seeking a Controls Engineer III for their Robotics Integration Team. The role involves designing and implementing controls and PLC systems for robotic automation cells, ensuring safety compliance, and providing customer support during commissioning.
Industrial AutomationSoftware
Hiring Manager
Karen Frey-Tyler
Responsibilities
Review and validate sales and project documentation to ensure robotics concepts are feasible
Translate specifications into PLC architectures, I/O mapping, sequencing, interlocks, and recovery logic
Design and implement industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
Review electrical schematics and identify discrepancies or improvements
Configure and tune servo motion systems and VFDs for coordinated robotic and machine motion
Develop and validate safety PLC logic per risk assessment requirements
Ensure compliance with robot cell safety standards through interlocks, zone control, and safe I/O design
Create comprehensive HMI applications, including: Navigation structure, Diagnostics and fault messages, Alarms, trending, recipes, and data logging
Ensure operators have intuitive tools for startup, recovery, and troubleshooting
Execute full commissioning lifecycle: Panel checkout, Debug and machine bring-up, Robot path verification, FAT and SAT execution, Troubleshoot complex system issues quickly and effectively during startup
Develop operation manuals, training materials, and full system documentation
Contribute to standardization initiatives: reusable AOIs/FBs, robot templates, HMI templates, code libraries
Provide informal mentoring to Level II engineers on robot programming, controls design, and debug best practices
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 - 6 years controls engineering in robotics‑enabled industrial automation
Proficiency in Allen‑Bradley or Siemens plus at least one major robot family (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, UR)
Strong troubleshooting skills
4–6 years of hands‑on controls engineering experience in custom industrial automation with robotic integration (robot‑centric cells, machine‑to‑machine interaction)
PLC/HMI platforms: Allen‑Bradley (Studio 5000/FactoryTalk) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal/Simatic)
Robot brands: Proficiency with at least one major platform (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, UR), including payloads, frames, paths, I/O, and fault recovery
Programming: Ladder, Structured Text, SFC/FBD; strong code organization, sequencer logic, alarms, diagnostics, and fault‑tolerant recovery
Motion & drives: Servo tuning, coordinated motion, and VFD configuration
HMI development: Advanced features—navigation, diagnostics, alarms, trending, recipes, and data logging
Industrial networks: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and safety networks
Safety & risk assessment: Experience implementing safety PLC logic, interlocks, guarding, and validation informed by risk assessments (robot cell safety practices)
EOAT & peripherals: Familiarity with grippers, tooling, part presentation/fixturing, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, and vision tools
Electrical design literacy: Interpret electrical schematics
Troubleshooting: Efficient root‑cause analysis during debug and startup; strong customer‑facing communication
Ownership mindset; able to work independently within a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team
Clear communicator with customers and internal teams; organized and responsive
Curious, adaptable, continuous improvement mindset
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field is strongly preferred (candidates with 8+ years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Beckhoff (TwinCAT) is a plus
AutoCAD Electrical familiarity preferred
Benefits
Generous paid time off (PTO)
11 paid company holidays including your birthday
Generous health plans
Dental and vision insurance
HSA/FSA accounts
Generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting
Short-term/long term disability coverage
Basic life/AD&D insurance
Education assistance
Company
Adaptec Solutions
Aloi Materials Handling & Automation is provides automated and integrated solutions for various material handling needs.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknownKey Investors
Wincove
2016-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shirish Pareek
Chairman and CEO
Brian McGrath
CFO
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