Industrial Automation Engineer

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We are partnered with a cutting-edge indoor agriculture company pioneering advanced vertical farming technology to grow premium fruit year-round, without pesticides. Their engineering team drives innovation through automation and robotics, delivering scalable, reliable solutions for next-generation farms.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design, development, and commissioning of automation and robotics systems, including PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and safety systems.
• Program and optimize robotic operations and control logic (Allen-Bradley, Ignition, Yaskawa/Fanuc/KUKA).
• Design, model, and prototype automation systems using 2D/3D CAD; support integration with SCADA and data acquisition tools.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Plant Science teams to define system requirements.
• Manage vendors and integrators, oversee testing, and troubleshoot systems onsite as needed.
• Lead small teams and mentor engineers, providing guidance and performance support.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, or Robotics Engineering.
• 3+ years in industrial automation, and system integration.
• Strong PLC/HMI skills (Allen-Bradley required), motion control, pneumatics, SCADA, and industrial networking.
• Hands-on experience with robot end effector design, CAD, prototyping, and electrical schematics.
• Proficient in Python or C++.

Nice-to-Haves

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Strong problem-solving, adaptability, and communication skills.
• Startup mindset with focus, ownership, and bias for action.