Automation Control Engineer

Saint-Gobain; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group in Fremont, CA, seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to lead electrical, controls, and automation projects from design through commissioning. You will troubleshoot, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvements for production processes and equipment.

You will design, program, and maintain PLCs/HMIs, participate in safety and process improvements, and coordinate with contractors to ensure scope and budget adherence, with after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in continuous/high-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial Ethernet, power distribution, instrumentation, and integrated electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, machine controls, reliability, and structured troubleshooting.
• Experience managing capital/maintenance projects, contractors, budgets, schedules, and commissioning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Strong project-management, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement methods.
• Knowledge of federal/state safety requirements and electrical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Preferred: Rockwell Automation or similar controls platforms, panel design, machine-safety circuits, OT cybersecurity, commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and closeout of capital and expense projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, product quality, reliability, efficiency, and waste performance.
• Design, program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement improvements.
• Develop electrical schematics, CAD drawings, BOMs, specs, procedures, and training materials.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors to meet safety, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, process, quality, and EHS teams to resolve issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to plant staff.
• Support after-hours troubleshooting and commissioning activities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

VFDs

Industrial networks

Electrical troubleshooting

Project management

Technical documentation

5S/Lean

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Automation

Job description

The Automation Controls Engineer provides electrical, controls, and automation engineering support for our Fremont manufacturing operations. In this role, you will lead capital and expense projects from design through commissioning while providing daily troubleshooting, reliability, and continuous improvement support for production processes and equipment.

• Lead the planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and closeout of capital and expense projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, product quality, reliability, efficiency, production cost, and waste performance.
• Design, program, maintain, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, and hardwired control systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and process-control issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive improvements.
• Develop or update electrical schematics, CAD drawings, bills of materials, technical specifications, procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors and confirm that work meets site safety requirements, applicable codes, approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, mechanical, process, quality, and environmental health and safety personnel to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to plant supervisory, technical, maintenance, and production employees.
• Support manufacturing needs outside normal business hours when troubleshooting, installations, planned outages, commissioning, or start-up activities require it.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Three to five years of engineering experience in a continuous or high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, industrial Ethernet networks, power distribution, instrumentation, and electrical and electronic systems integration.
• Working knowledge of electro-mechanical systems, machine controls, equipment reliability, and structured troubleshooting methods.
• Experience managing capital or maintenance projects, contractors, budgets, schedules, and commissioning activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD or comparable drafting software.
• Strong project-management, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and technical-documentation skills.
• Working knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement methods.
• General knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements and electrical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate across functions, and communicate effectively with employees, leaders, contractors, and vendors.
• Preferred technical experience includes: Rockwell Automation or comparable controls platforms, control-panel design, electrical schematics, machine-safety circuits, industrial network architecture, controls backups, change management, operational-technology cybersecurity practices, and automated-equipment commissioning

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of materials and solutions for the construction and industrial markets. At our Fremont, California manufacturing facility, we are committed to safety, quality, reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Certain locations require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position, which is $92,000 to $142,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position is $103,040 to $159,040. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

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