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# Principal Robotics Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Cruise LLC
- **Location:** Arlington, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Ethernet, Robotic Automation Software, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Fanuc, Kuka, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0bd452eb1589779e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, * Experience: 8+ years in industrial automation, featuring at least 3 years of deep, hands-on industrial robotics integration and 1-2 years of greenfield project delivery.

 * PLC Knowledge: 2+ years of PLC integration or troubleshooting experience within robotic cells (Allen-Bradley preferred).
 * Safety Mastery: Proven capability designing and validating safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners, and safe-rated monitored zones.
 * Sector Edge (Preferred): Experience in high-stakes industries like automotive, aerospace, battery manufacturing, defense, or logistics.

## Description

As the technical anchor for our robotic automation projects, you will:

 * Lead System Architecture: Define complete robotic cell frameworks, including EOAT, vision systems, part handling, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
 * Own the Integration: Develop and troubleshoot advanced robot programs (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa) and map complex robot-to-PLC communication (handshakes, permissives, recovery logic).
 * Champion Safety: Lead machine safety design, risk assessments, and validation in strict accordance with ANSI B11, ANSI/RIA R15.06, and ISO 13849 standards.
 * Drive Commissioning: Serve as the primary onsite technical escalation point during greenfield startups, validating system performance, cycle times, and ultimate production readiness.


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