Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement automation, controls, and software solutions for prototypes.
• Develop PLC, robotics, sensor, and motion control applications.
• Create data collection and performance monitoring tools.
• Integrate hardware and software systems.
• Support prototype testing and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for future applications.
• Develop flexible platforms that accelerate future experimentation.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial automation experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and control system design.
• Familiarity with industrial networking and sensor technologies.
• Experience integrating mechanical and software systems.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and climb ladders.
• This position is located at our Hanover, MD location and will be in office 5 days a week
• Travel will be required(10-30%) as needed to investigate customer issues that drive ideas or to support on site testing of prototypes.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Robotics experience.
• Vision systems experience.
• Python, C#, or other software development experience.
• Experience supporting rapid development environments.
Success Metrics:
• Time required to create functional automation solutions.
• Prototype system reliability.
• Quality of data generated during testing.
• Reusability of development platforms
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role:
• Naturally curious and energized by solving difficult electrical challenges.
• Strong electrical design instincts combined with practical, real-world engineering judgment.
• Comfortable moving between CAD software, manufacturing discussions, testing environments, and field applications.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Thrives in environments where problems are not always clearly defined and creative thinking is encouraged.
• Excited by the opportunity to see designs move quickly from concept to prototype to customer application.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and motivated by making products better with every iteration.
• Position is required to be in office 5 days a week when not traveling.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to approach issues from both mechanical and controls perspectives.
• Comfort working in an ambiguous development environment where design objectives, equipment concepts, and performance targets may evolve over time.
Intralox’s benefit program is a major part of an employee’s total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.
The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans.
Salary Range $68,000 to $187,600
