Controls & Automation Engineers (Intermediate to Lead roles)

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is building out a controls and automation team to commissioning and support projects in North America. We're hiring across multiple levels at once, from intermediate Controls engineers to leads. The work spans SCADA development, PLC programming, and robotics integration in a fast-paced production environment. If you work in industrial controls and automation, we want to hear from you regardless of where you currently sit on the experience curve. Tell us where you're strongest and where you're looking to develop. Responsibilities (Across the Team) - Develop, configure, commission, and debug control systems and automated equipment - Program and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs - Build and maintain Ignition Platform SCADA applications - Support production launches, startups, and system ramp-up activities - Perform system testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities - Collaborate with leads, PMs, and cross-functional production teams - Drive troubleshooting efforts and downtime reduction - Maintain clean documentation and adhere to client standards For the Lead role, this also includes: - Leading and mentoring a team of controls, SCADA, and robotics engineers - Holding the technical bar across the team and coordinating with client stakeholders Experience Level Intermediate Controls Engineer - 3+ years in industrial controls and automation - Working experience with Ignition Platform (SCADA): configuration and basic development - Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal) - Familiarity with industrial networks (Profinet, EtherNet/IP) - Solid troubleshooting fundamentals in a production or commissioning environment - Nice to have: safety systems, motion control, vision systems, Fanuc/ABB exposure Senior Controls Engineer - 7+ years in industrial controls and automation - Strong Ignition Platform (SCADA) experience: configuration, development, deployment - Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal) - Motion control and safety system integration - Vision systems and error proofing - Track record commissioning large-scale automation systems - Nice to have: Fanuc and/or ABB robot integration experience Controls Engineering Lead - 10+ years in industrial controls and automation, with prior team lead or supervisory experience - Strong Ignition Platform (SCADA) and Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) experience - Safety system integration and oversight, motion control, vision systems and error proofing - Proven track record commissioning large-scale automation systems and mentoring engineers Nice to have: Fanuc and/or ABB robot integration experience Engineering or Technical Degree is required, along with solid communication and documentation skills. Work Authorization We welcome candidates who are: - Eligible for TN Visa - Authorized to work and travel in North America Additional Information - Travel and work-related expenses are covered by the company. - Work location is on-site.