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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Controls Performance Engineer - **Company:** LAITRAM MACHINE SHOP LLC - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Autodesk Inventor, CANopen, Communications Protocols, SolidWorks (CAD), Datasheets, Desktop Computing, DeviceNet, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Health Information Management, Wonderware, MATLAB, Oracle (Applications), Profibus, Rslogix, SAP (Applications), Simulink, TCP/IP, TeamViewer, Cisco WebEx, PTC Windchill, Tia Portal, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Twincat - **Published:** July 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.laitram.com/en_US/JobsLaitram/ApplicationMethods?jobId=8227 ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. * At least two (2) years of providing technical support at client sites, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment, configure PLCs/HMIs, and * related experience. * Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with a willingness to both design and perform field work. * Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. * Previous knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. * Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice. * Ability to configure PLC's, HMI's, computers, networks, cameras, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, * and other related equipment. * Ability to problem solve and be creative. * Ability to make data driven decisions on their own. * Proficient in creating field reports that document systems performance and environmental impacts on performance(mail mix/type, operator behavior etc. * Proficient with remote working tools (Zoom, Chime, WebEx, Teams, TeamViewer or equivalent). * Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. * Ability to build effective relationships with engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors. * A self-managed individual who is a team player. * Ability to travel (20%-80%), work weekends, holidays and overtime when required. * Must have ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders. * Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Beckhoff Automation. Preferred Requirements: * Experience with the following Developer Software: * SIEMENS TIA Portal * Beckhoff TWINCAT * Matlab and Matlab Simulink * Experience with any of the following VFDs: * AB PowerFlex 525 * Siemens G120 * SEW Movimots * Experience with any of the following HMIs platform: * Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation FT View Machine Edition * Siemens, WinCC * Schneider Electric Indusoft and Wonderware * GE Cimplicity * Worked with the following Fieldbuses and communication protocols: * Devicenet and Ethernet/IP * Profibus and Profinet * CANOpen and EtherCAT * Ethernet TCP/IP * Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and AutoDesk Inventor. * Familiar with Solidworks PDM or PTC Windchill PLM environments. * Familiar with ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP. * Deep understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A Standards and regulations. ## Description * Provide technical support at client sites for new and existing systems. * Lead field installation and commissioning of equipment. * Observe system running under live conditions and analyze performance, making real time adjustments to parameters, code, and system logic to make sustainable improvements. * Support mechanical and electrical subcontractors for installation of equipment at customer facilities. * Support & troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment and systems remotely (phone/remote sessions). * Develop and implement controls upgrades on existing systems. * Produce troubleshooting instructions. * Lead troubleshooting and repair/adjustment of mechanical and electrical control systems. * Work with other groups for continuous improvement of systems and processes. * Work with Test Engineering Group and perform factory acceptance tests of finished equipment. * Provide design and assembly support for industrial conveyor equipment, as needed. * Create daily detailed reports of the days activities as a log of what changes had what impact on overall system performance such that the team can make an informed decision on the next steps to further improve performance. * May be assigned small projects to complete independently. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)