Associate Quality Engineer - Controls (QA)

About Standard Bots

Standard Bot’s mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users.

Our user facing applications and APIs unlock the power of automation for entire new use cases. A relentless focus on simplicity and ease of use brings the revolutionary potential of robotic automation to new users and industries. The Applications Engineering team drives forward the company’s mission by designing solutions around, installing and supporting Standard Bot’s innovative 6 axis robot.

Notes: This role will be required to come into our Glen Cove robotics factory 5 days/week

We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role

What You’ll Do

We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with a controls or industrial automation background who is excited about robotics. As an Associate Quality Engineer: Controls, you will apply your knowledge of PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and hardware integration to validate and test Standard Bots' robot systems in real-world automation environments.

This role bridges the gap between traditional controls engineering and quality assurance. Ideal for someone who understands how industrial equipment communicates and wants to ensure our robots integrate seamlessly into customer automation cells.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for robot integration with PLCs, HMIs, and other industrial control systems

• Validate communication protocols including Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, Ethercat and digital/analog I/O interfaces

• Build and maintain test fixtures for automated hardware testing, including basic AC & DC wiring, sensor integration, and signal verification

• Test robot behavior in simulated and real customer environments involving conveyors, grippers, vision systems, and safety interlocks

• Validate safety system integration (e-stops, safety PLCs, light curtains) to ensure compliance with industrial safety standards

• Collaborate with applications engineering and field teams to reproduce customer-reported integration issues

• Document test procedures, create wiring diagrams, and maintain test cell configurations

• Review feature specifications for industrial usability and protocol compliance

• Build and wire PLC cabinets and other test control systems to support automated test frameworks

• Develop and maintain documentation for test setups, wiring diagrams, and fixtures to ensure reproducibility

• Interpret and work from wiring schematics, diagrams, and technical drawings to build reliable test equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs

Who You Are

We're looking for engineers who are self-driven, optimistic, creative, and resourceful. You have a foundation in controls or industrial automation and want to apply it in a fast-paced robotics environment

Skills You'll Bring

• Technical Foundation: 2+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or a related field (or equivalent educational background in electrical/controls engineering, mechatronics, or automation technology).

• Industrial Protocols: Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, & PROFINET

• Electrical Fundamentals: Comfortable with basic DC wiring, reading electrical schematics, signal types (24V digital I/O, 4–20mA analog), and using test equipment (multimeters, etc)

• Hardware Integration: Experience interfacing control systems with sensors, actuators, or robotic systems. Familiarity with relay logic, safety circuits, and motor drives is a plus.

• CAD Proficiency: Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for designing test fixtures, enclosures, and mounting hardware.

• Growth + Optimism: You are excited by new domains and challenges, and eager to pick up new context to accelerate your impact.

• Clarity of Communication: You excel in written and verbal communication and enjoy leveraging your skills to support your peers.

• Impact Driven: You relentlessly seek user impact and value execution over technical idealism. You prioritize simplicity, reliability, velocity and proactively identify opportunities to improve systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with robotic systems (6-axis, SCARA, or collaborative robots)

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLC platforms

• Basic scripting ability (Python, structured text) for test automation

• Basic understanding of industrial safety standards (ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA 15.06)

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000, depending on experience. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.