Controls Engineer II at Forge Nano

Department: Engineering Design and Manufacturing

Compensation

$90,000 – $105,000/yr

Location: Thornton, Colorado
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Jun 8, 2026

Description

Forge Nano Inc. is hiring a Controls Engineer II to develop automation, logic, safety, and software controls for semiconductor ALD production equipment. The role involves PLC and HMI programming, industrial communication, safety logic, commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional design reviews. It is an on-site position with occasional travel to client locations and offers a salary of $90,000 to $105,000 per year plus an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Required Skills

PLC logic
TwinCAT
HMI design
Industrial protocols
Safety logic
Python
Motion control
OPC-UA

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 2-4 years of technical controls programming experience
2-4 years of equipment design and manufacturing experience
Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming
Experience developing PLC logic and HMIs across multiple platforms or product lines
Experience leading automated system commissioning internally and in the field
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Ignition, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, and Python
Experience with control panels, low-voltage instrumentation, and electrical distribution
Translation Company Name: Forge Nano