Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Lanco IntegratedWestbrook, ME
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Job Description
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Pay: $80k – $100k on experience; overtime eligibleLocation: Lanco IntegratedAt Lanco, no two machines are the same. We design and build fully custom automation systems for some of the most demanding industries in the world such as medical, defense, and electronics. Our equipment runs in manufacturing facilities across the globe. As our Senior Automation Controls Engineer, you'll own the controls from code to commissioning, through writing the logic, integrating the systems, and standing behind your work when the customer runs acceptance testing.This is a role for someone who has done it before - PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, servo motion. If you’re someone who wants to do it at a higher level, on more interesting machines, with a team that’s genuinely engaged in the work, then this is the place for you. Unlike salaried roles at other companies, this position is hourly with overtime pay, so when projects run long or travel takes you on-site, your paycheck reflects it.What You’ll Do
- Own the controls programming on automation projects with PLC ladder logic, HMI development, and system integration from build through customer acceptance.
- Integrate and commission complex technologies including robots (6-axis, SCARA, Cartesian), vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), sensors, drives, and motion control.
- Test machine sequences and verify that physical components (switches, actuators, cylinders) are wired and operating correctly before deployment.
- Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and design teams throughout the full machine lifecycle
- Travel to customer sites for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) execution, field updates, and occasional emergency service - travel time is compensated at your hourly rate plus a travel incentive.
- Maintain clear documentation for wire lists, calibration data, technical specs, and machine manuals customers can actually use.
- Mentor and support electrical and mechanical technicians during builds and debug.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, documentation, and ISO procedures.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in controls programming or industrial automation.
- Strong PLC programming skills - ladder logic required; structured text or function block a plus.
- Hands-on experience with HMI/SCADA development; Rockwell PanelView or FactoryTalk Optix experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with industrial communication networks: Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, or IO-Link.
- Experience integrating robots, vision systems, servo/stepper motion control, safety circuits, and AC/DC electrical systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation; basic understanding of pneumatic systems.
- Comfortable troubleshooting complex control systems independently, including in customer-facing and field environments.
- A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; or equivalent hands-on experience. B.S. preferred.
Life at Lanco
Lanco Integrated is a world-class manufacturer of custom automation equipment with machines installed in 30+ countries, serving industries from medical to defense to consumer electronics. Every project is different, which means the problems you’ll solve here are never the same twice.Our people are what set us apart - highly engaged, deeply skilled, and genuinely invested in the work. We’re proud to be an employee-owned company through our ESOP. When Lanco wins, you win. We don’t just say it - we live it.Benefits
We take care of our people, and their futures.- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Overtime pay means your extra hours are always compensated
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Lanco Integrated lists this role as a Full-time position.
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Lanco Integrated is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Lanco Integrated for this role?
Lanco Integrated offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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