Full-Time
Automation Controls Engineer
CoorsTek
1,001-5,000 employees
Global supplier of engineered ceramic components
Compensation Overview
$96.6k - $130k/yr
Worcester, MA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelors’ degree in Electronics or related field and 3 year’s automation experience OR minimum 10 years related work experience
- PLC programming and troubleshooting on multiple PLC platforms, and the programming/troubleshooting of robotics, motion control, HMI and other programmable control systems required
- Experience in reading, modifying and creating drawings, utilizing CAD software required
- Technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control systems, CNC, PLC, servo/stepper motor drives, and electrical systems
- Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills, great attention to detail, excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Design, develop, and supervise all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
- Independently use engineering designs in the form of technical drawings, schematics, written/verbal instructions, to construct new factory automation and specialized machines of high complexity.
- Apply comprehensive expertise in PLC and HMI programming, system integration, and automation design, to develop and install mechanical and electrical control systems for production machinery.
- Interpret programs and logic diagrams in the construction of new automation and specialized machinery.
- Apply expertise in machine safety systems—including light curtains, safety floor mats, anti-tie-down controls, and fixed interlocked guarding—to design automated production equipment that ensures safe and compliant machinery operation.
- Install highly complex industrial robotics with elaborate I/O schemes according to engineering designs.
- Prepare machine/automation development plans, work breakdown structure and schedules; update project status to leadership as required.
- Assist maintenance department as needed, including technical assistance, maintenance duties, and training.
- Assist management in the justification of new automation and controls by estimating costs and potential cost reductions in such areas as improved run rates, yields, or labor costs.
- Possess the ability to troubleshoot equipment, and validate control systems to ensure operational reliability.
- Work with internal and external customers to expedite materials and parts for improvements as needed.
- Help train and instruct production operators in the use of new and current automation as needed.
- Generate support documentation as required.
- Assist and/or perform in any and all areas as assigned.
CoorsTek is a global leader in engineered ceramics. It makes ceramic components and materials used in electronics, medical implants, vehicle armor, and other industrial applications. These products are created from advanced ceramic compounds and engineered into parts that offer high temperature resistance, wear resistance, electrical insulation, and durability. The company differentiates itself by its large global footprint, extensive manufacturing capabilities, and a history of strategic acquisitions (e.g., Covalent Materials) that broaden its materials portfolio and geographic reach, backed by a longstanding family leadership. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-performance ceramic solutions at scale for diverse industries while expanding its global presence and capabilities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Golden, Colorado
Founded
1910
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Electronics ceramics market growing 5.3% CAGR to $19.3B by 2029, supporting Thailand expansion.
- Defense sector consolidation through Avon Protection armor asset acquisition strengthens market position.
- Workforce development partnership with $23M state grant secures aerospace talent pipeline for growth.
What critics are saying
- Morgan Advanced Materials captures 25% US armor market share via aggressive silicon carbide pricing.
- Kyocera's semiconductor-grade alumina seizes 15% electronics market with superior thermal conductivity.
- Saint-Gobain's CeramTec acquisition consolidates 35% medical implant ceramics, blocking CoorsTek expansion.
What makes CoorsTek unique
- Family-owned ceramics leader with 116-year heritage and vertical integration capabilities.
- Diversified across aerospace, defense, electronics, and medical implants with $50M+ recent defense investments.
- Strategic acquisitions including Covalent Materials and Dynamic-Ceramic expanded global manufacturing footprint significantly.
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