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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior to Principal Controls Engineer, Robotic Systems Integration - **Company:** Integrated Production Systems Inc - **Location:** Arlington, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Ethernet, Uptime, Robotic Automation Software, Fanuc, Kuka, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=698170e8c8dd8507 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Troubleshooting electrical systems?, This is not a robot programming-only role. Candidates must have proven hands-on experience delivering complete robotic systems in real production environments., * Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial automation, robotic systems integration, or related automation engineering. * Minimum 3 years of hands-on industrial robotics integration experience. * Minimum 1 to 2 years of greenfield robotic automation integration experience. * Minimum 2 to 3 years of PLC integration or troubleshooting experience in robotic automation systems. * Proven experience delivering complete robotic production systems from design through commissioning. * Applied working knowledge of ANSI B11 and ANSI/RIA R15.06. * Experience designing, validating, or commissioning machine safety systems. * Strong system-level troubleshooting capability across robotics, controls, electrical, mechanical, safety, and process domains. Required Technical Skills * Industrial robot integration, including EOAT, vision, frames, zones, interlocks, recovery, and sequencing. * Robot-to-PLC integration, including handshakes, I/O, permissives, faults, and safe recovery logic. * Working knowledge of PLC-controlled automation systems. Allen-Bradley experience preferred. * Machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, safety I/O, scanners, light curtains, guarding, interlocks, and safety-rated monitored zones. * Industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, IO-Link, or equivalent. * Practical understanding of risk assessments, safe-state behavior, validation testing, and production startup. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, battery, logistics, or advanced manufacturing. * Experience with multi-robot cells, robotic material handling, assembly, welding, dispensing, inspection, or machine tending. * Experience leading OEMs, integrators, contractors, or internal teams through installation and commissioning. * Experience with SISTEMA, PL/SIL validation, FAT/SAT, commissioning plans, and acceptance testing. Core Competencies * Robotic system ownership. * Hands-on commissioning leadership. * Strong troubleshooting judgment. * Customer-facing technical communication. * Accountability for safety, uptime, cycle time, and production readiness. ## Description We are seeking a Principal Controls Engineer with strong industrial robotics integration experience to lead the design, integration, commissioning, and startup of complex robotic production systems. This is a robot-centric controls role. The engineer will own the integration of industrial robots into complete production systems, including EOAT, vision, robot-to-PLC interfaces, machine safety, part flow, recovery logic, interlocks, industrial networks, and production readiness., * Lead robotic automation projects from concept through commissioning and production startup. * Define robotic cell architecture, including robots, EOAT, safety systems, vision, part handling, PLC interfaces, and industrial networks. * Integrate industrial robots such as Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, or equivalent platforms. * Develop and troubleshoot robot programs, paths, frames, tooling, interlocks, zones, recovery logic, and cell sequencing. * Integrate robot-to-PLC communication, including handshakes, I/O mapping, permissives, faults, and recovery states. * Lead machine safety design and validation in accordance with ANSI B11, ANSI/RIA R15.06, ISO 13849, and related standards. * Support risk assessments, safety architecture reviews, PL/SIL documentation, and safety validation. * Lead onsite commissioning and serve as the primary technical escalation point during startup. * Validate system performance, safety functionality, cycle time, fault recovery, and production readiness. * Troubleshoot complex issues across robots, controls, electrical systems, safety devices, tooling, fixtures, and process flow. * Interface with customers, OEMs, integrators, vendors, and internal engineering teams. ## Related Videos - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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