# Senior Controls Engineer - Mechatronics

**Company:** [Dandy](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/dandy)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $143k – $168k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** plc programming, scada, ignition, allen-bradley, siemens, fanuc, abb, kuka, C++, Python, robotic kinematics, motion control, ethercat, profinet, canopen
**Posted:** 2026-08-14

> Develops and deploys precision robotic and mechatronic systems for manufacturing, integrating controls software, actuators, sensors, motion systems, and operator interfaces. Requires 6+ years of automation or robotics experience and a relevant engineering degree.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Architect complex, high-performance robotic and electromechanical systems from concept through high-volume production, ensuring micron-level accuracy.
- Design and develop control software packages for robotic and controls equipment.
- Architect and implement HMI and SCADA strategies for real-time production monitoring, operator interfaces, and repeatable process control.
- Build and test machines hands-on, including wiring control cabinets and integrating sensors and actuators.
- Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to apply Design for Automation principles.
- Own the project lifecycle, including functional requirement specifications, automation equipment providers, and Factory/Site Acceptance Testing.

## Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in high-volume precision manufacturing, automation, or robotics, focused on system architecture and hardware/software integration.
- Experience owning multiple full-lifecycle programs from concept through production deployment.
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline.
- Substantial experience with PLC programming and SCADA, including platforms such as Ignition, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens.
- Proficiency in robot programming and offline simulation with systems such as FANUC, ABB, or KUKA.
- Strong C++ or Python programming skills and understanding of robotic kinematics, motion control, and simulation.
- Expertise in hardware/software interfaces such as EtherCAT, Profinet, or CANopen, and sensor integration.
- Technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, automation vendor management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with Beckhoff/TwinCAT, ACS, or Elmo motion controllers.
- Experience integrating vision-guided robotics, AOI, and force-feedback or torque-verification systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, or ISO 13482 safety standards.
- Experience performing ROI/CAPEX analysis and managing factory deployments.
- Familiarity with Creo, SolidWorks, or Onshape and GD&T principles.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $142,600–$167,700.
- Benefits may include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and paid time off.

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