Lead Robotics Engineer

Remote

$125-175k base salary

I’m working with a global Digital Engineering and Technology organization that has built a dedicated robotics practice focused on developing and integrating advanced robotic systems for real-world industrial applications.

They’re looking for a Lead Robotics Engineer to take technical ownership of projects spanning robotic arms, humanoid and legged robots, mobile platforms, end-effectors and integrated automation systems.

You’ll lead engineering workstreams from technical discovery through development and deployment, working across motion planning, controls, simulation, hardware integration and system performance while mentoring engineers and setting technical standards.

Key experience:

• Strong C++ and Python development within Linux environments
• ROS/ROS2 and MoveIt2
• Motion planning, trajectory optimization, kinematics, dynamics and control
• Robotic arms, mobile robotics, humanoids, legged robotics and/or industrial automation
• Simulation-based robotics development; NVIDIA Isaac Sim highly desirable
• Sensors, actuators, end-effectors and hardware/software integration
• Experience leading robotics engineering teams or technical workstreams
• CI/CD, Git, CMake, GTest and modern software engineering practices

This is a great opportunity to join a growing robotics practice working at the intersection of advanced robotics and industrial automation, with exposure to some of the most exciting platforms entering real-world manufacturing environments.

If you’re interested in hearing more, drop me a message.

MES Engineer

$120-150k base salary

Hybrid, 2 days in office

Malvern, PA

I'm currently supporting a leading systems integrator on a search for an MES Engineer to join their growing engineering team supporting projects across the Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Specialty Chemical industries.

This is a hands-on role focused on designing, implementing, and supporting MES/MOM solutions within complex manufacturing environments. You'll work at the intersection of MES, automation, controls, and plant-floor systems, helping customers connect manufacturing processes with real-time data and business applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong MES background and/or automation experience who enjoys solving complex manufacturing technology problems, working directly with customers, and delivering systems from initial requirements through implementation and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, configure, and support MES/MOM solutions for manufacturing clients
• Lead MES projects through requirements gathering, design, development, testing, commissioning, deployment, and ongoing support
• Integrate MES with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, databases, ERP systems, and other plant-floor technologies
• Troubleshoot complex MES, automation, SCADA, and system integration issues and develop reliable technical solutions
• Develop manufacturing data flows, workflows, reporting, and applications to improve production visibility and operational efficiency
• Partner closely with customers, controls/automation engineers, and project teams to deliver manufacturing technology solutions

Key Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with MES, manufacturing systems, automation, controls, or related technologies
• Experience with AVEVA/Wonderware MES, PAS-X, Ignition/Sepasoft, Syncade, or another comparable MES/MOM platform
• Strong understanding of plant-floor automation and controls, with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley experience highly preferred
• Proven experience integrating MES with PLCs, SCADA, databases, ERP, and other manufacturing systems
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and client-facing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams

If you're looking to work on end-to-end MES and manufacturing automation projects across multiple industries, this is an excellent opportunity to work with leading MES/MOM, SCADA, PLC, and automation technologies while having a direct impact on customer projects.

Interested in this role? Apply now or send a copy of your resume to c.vancaeseele@lawrenceharvey.com.

Automation Engineer

$100-140k base salary

Hybrid, 2 days on site

Malvern, PA

I'm currently supporting a leading systems integrator on a search for an Automation Engineer to join their growing engineering team supporting projects across the Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Specialty Chemical industries.

This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and implementing Controls, SCADA, and automation solutions within complex manufacturing environments. You'll work closely with customers and a talented engineering team to develop systems that connect PLC, SCADA, MES, and plant-floor technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automation professional who enjoys solving complex controls problems, working directly with customers, and contributing throughout the full system development lifecycle from requirements and design through implementation, commissioning, and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate customer technical requirements and translate manufacturing needs into effective automation solutions
• Design, develop, and implement Controls, SCADA, HMI, and automation systems for manufacturing environments
• Program and configure PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, and reporting applications
• Participate throughout the full system development lifecycle, including design, programming, testing, commissioning, and support
• Troubleshoot complex controls, automation, SCADA, and manufacturing system issues
• Partner closely with customers, engineers, and project teams to deliver automation solutions and support system integration

Key Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience developing and implementing control automation systems
• Strong experience with PLC programming, with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems, with Ignition experience strongly preferred
• Experience with MES/MOM platforms such as PAS-X, Sepasoft, Syncade, or Ignition
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and client-facing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams

If you're looking to work on end-to-end manufacturing automation projects across multiple industries, this is an excellent opportunity to work with leading PLC, SCADA, MES, and controls technologies while having a direct impact on customer projects.

Interested in this role? Apply now or send a copy of your resume to c.vancaeseele@lawrenceharvey.com.

Senior Application Developer

Malvern, PA

I’m working with a growing industrial automation and systems integration organization that develops software and control solutions for manufacturing clients.

They’re looking for a Senior Application Developer to develop applications that connect the factory floor with wider manufacturing systems, working across

C#/.NET, SQL, PLCs, SCADA and MES.

You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, from gathering customer

requirements and designing solutions through development, testing, deployment and ongoing support. The role sits at the intersection of software development and industrial automation, so you’ll regularly work with controls engineers and manufacturing teams to integrate applications with plant-floor technologies.

Key experience:

• 5+ years of development experience with C# and/or VB.NET
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience developing applications within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Understanding of PLC and industrial control systems, with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred
• Exposure to SCADA/HMI platforms, with Ignition highly desirable
• MES/MOM experience with platforms such as PAS-X, Sepasoft or Syncade is highly desirable
• Experience integrating software applications with PLC, SCADA, MES and plant-floor data
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to gather customer requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Strong communication, documentation and customer-facing skills

This would suit an Application Developer who enjoys building software that has a direct impact on real-world manufacturing, working across everything from plant-floor data and automation systems through to MES, databases and business applications.

Some travel to customer sites will be required.

Applied AI Engineer | New York City

Hybrid, 4 days onsite | $157,000–$200,000

Please note * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship/visa transfer.*

Lawrence Harvey has been engaged by a global engineering and consulting organization on a position that is critical to the continued growth of its Applied AI capabilities and expansion of its AI engineering presence in New York City.

They are looking for an Applied AI Engineer who will build and expand production LLM and RAG applications across internal and external platforms. You will work across document ingestion, chunking, retrieval, evaluation, APIs, and the broader application layer while leveraging an established AI platform and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will be joining a highly technical and collaborative Applied AI team and will play a key role in turning LLM capabilities into reliable, production-grade applications used across the organization.

This is an opportunity to join a large global organization that is actively investing in AI in a role that offers hands-on ownership of real-world LLM applications and complex applied AI problems.

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Strong software engineering experience with hands-on ownership of production RAG and LLM applications

• Strong Python development experience with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and vector databases such as Pinecone

• Experience building document ingestion, chunking, retrieval, and LLM evaluation pipelines

• Experience deploying production AI applications within AWS or similar cloud environments

Compensation & Work Arrangement:

Salary: $157,000–$200,000

Location: New York City

Work Arrangement: Onsite 4 days/week

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without any need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Interested in learning more? Apply directly for additional information, or feel free to share this opportunity with someone who may be a good fit.

Applied AI Engineer | New York City