Controls Programmer III

Westbrook, ME
Full Time
Experienced
Controls Programmer III
Pay: $80k - $100k, based on experience
Location: Lanco Integrated

Lanco Integrated is a leading manufacturer of custom equipment for production automation and a builder of flexible turnkey assembly systems. With machines installed in over 30 countries, we have extensive experience in the construction of special-purpose equipment as well as in the integration of industrial robots and other commercially available automation products. Lanco Integrated has the solution to your needs for custom automation within medical, consumer products, defense, electronics and commercial industrial products and device manufacturing.

We’re seeking a Controls Programmer III to join our automation team and play a key role in designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for advanced automated machinery. In this role, you’ll take ownership of small to mid-sized projects, working hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, and integrated technologies to deliver reliable, safe, and high-performing solutions for our customers.

You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and engineering teams throughout the full machine lifecycle—from concept and build through validation, installation, and field support. This position is ideal for a technically skilled controls professional who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and seeing projects through from start to finish.

Controls Programmer III Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Create, update, and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and HMI screens to meet customer needs and internal standards
  • Work with technologies like cameras, robots, and sensors to make sure all parts of an automated machine work smoothly together
  • Test machine sequences and check that physical components (switches, actuators, cylinders) are wired and operate correctly before deployment
  • Act as the main controls programmer on small to mid-sized automation projects
  • Help keep projects on track by supporting schedules, milestones, and machine build timelines
  • Maintain clear and organized project documentation, including wire lists, calibration data, and technical specifications
  • Review and contribute to machine manuals so customers receive accurate and easy-to-follow documentation
  • Support electrical and mechanical technicians during machine builds and debug by answering questions and helping troubleshoot issues
  • Travel to customer sites for machine installation, updates, and occasional emergency service calls
  • Take part in continuous improvement efforts by sharing ideas that improve processes, documentation, and ISO procedures

Controls Programmer III Job Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience); Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in controls programming or industrial automation
  • Strong PLC programming skills (ladder logic required; structured text or function block a plus) and experience with HMI/SCADA development
  • Knowledge of user interface (UI) design principles for HMIs; experience with Rockwell PanelView or Optix HMIs is a plus
  • Familiarity with industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, or IO-Link
  • Experience working with automated and electrical systems that include robots, vision systems, sensors, drives, AC/DC circuits, PNP/NPN devices, safety circuits, and motion control (servo/stepper systems)
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation, with a basic understanding of pneumatic systems and electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Comfortable troubleshooting complex control systems independently, including in customer-facing or field service environments
  • Experience supporting validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ, especially in regulated or medical device settings, with ability to support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Hands-on experience with vision and inspection systems such as Cognex or Keyence for precision measurement and defect detection
  • Experience integrating and programming industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA, or Cartesian) for pick-and-place or part-feeding applications
  • Familiarity with the turnkey automation systems and full automation lifecycle, from design support and programming through testing, installation, and service
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required

Benefits:
We take care of our people — and their futures.
Benefits include:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Short‑ and long‑term disability
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A collaborative, innovative environment where your ideas matter


 
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