Mid-Level Automation Controls Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: 18 MORIN STREET

• BIDDEFORD, ME, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering, Position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.

About Us

Prescott Metal/Engineered Automation of Maine (EAM) is a leading provider of custom automated assembly systems. We design and build advanced solutions for the medical, food, defense, and packaging industries, among others. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality automation systems with unmatched precision and performance.

We are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the design, build, programming, and testing of custom automation systems. The ideal candidate has a strong aptitude for programming and a comprehensive understanding of electromechanical systems.

Design and implement control systems for custom automation equipment. Develop, program, and debug applications (e.g., Ladder Logic, LabVIEW Applications, Python, C++, Structured Text) that run across various platforms, including PLCs, robot controllers, camera systems, and Windows PCs. Create intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for machine operators.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical design, technicians, procurement, and customers, to deliver high-quality solutions. Troubleshoot and debug both software and hardware issues with a focus on efficiency. Work with robotics, motion control, and machine vision systems to create optimized solutions for our customers.

Provide occasional onsite support for system installation and troubleshooting. Create electrical schematics and machine manuals. Play a key role in the development of process flow within control systems. Manage various aspects of system development from start to finish.

Qualifications

A MINIMUM of 5-years’ automation experience - senior controls engineer experience preferred. Programming experience in structured text (e.g., Python, C++, etc.) or ladder logic. Experience developing machine control logic with PLC ladder logic or other industrial programming environments Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for both software and electrical systems.

Experience with machine/computer vision and robotics is highly valued. A proven ability to develop GUIs for industrial applications. Ability to adapt to new software packages efficiently. Familiarity with networking configurations is preferred. Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) Working experience with Allen-Bradley’s Studio 5000 suite Ability to generate electrical schematics for industrial equipment.

Strong mechanical aptitude with a passion for hands-on problem-solving. Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment.