Associate Quality Engineer - Controls (QA) at Standardbots

Standardbots

Glen Cove, NY·2d ago

Mid LevelFull-timePythonGit

Salary Range

$102,000 - $138,000 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with a controls or industrial automation background who is excited about robotics. This role will apply your knowledge of PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and hardware integration to validate and test Standard Bots' robot systems in real-world automation environments.

Key Responsibilities

→Design and execute test plans for robot integration with PLCs, HMIs, and other industrial control systems
→Validate communication protocols including Modbus TCP/RTU, EtherNet/IP, Ethercat and digital/analog I/O interfaces
→Build and maintain test fixtures for automated hardware testing
→Test robot behavior in simulated and real customer environments
→Validate safety system integration to ensure compliance with industrial safety standards
→Collaborate with applications engineering and field teams to reproduce customer-reported integration issues
→Document test procedures, create wiring diagrams, and maintain test cell configurations
→Build and wire PLC cabinets and other test control systems
→Develop and maintain documentation for test setups
→Interpret and work from wiring schematics, diagrams, and technical drawings

Requirements

✓2+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or a related field
✓Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial communication protocols
✓Comfortable with basic DC wiring, reading electrical schematics, and using test equipment
✓Experience interfacing control systems with sensors, actuators, or robotic systems
✓Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software
✓Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs