Automation & Controls Engineer for Nuclear Manufacturing

generalmatter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to join the Manufacturing team in Los Angeles. You will design, build, and commission automation test stands and assembly processes, and integrate the systems and robots that run our manufacturing floor to deliver reliable, repeatable, and on-time outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in automation or manufacturing engineering, hands-on PLC/HMI and robotics experience (FANUC/ABB/KUKA), and a degree in electrical, mechanical, or

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering (relevant internship or co-op experience considered).
• Hands-on programming and integration of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA).
• Experience designing, building, or commissioning automated equipment such as test stands, feed lines, or assembly stations.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and motion-control systems with strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Proactive, reliable communicator who documents work clearly and collaborates on the manufacturing floor.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or related field; U.S. citizenship required for export-controlled work.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission automation test stands and equipment.
• Integrate and program automated systems and robots (material-loading robots, feed lines, assembly stations).
• Develop control systems (PLC, HMI, motion control) and support electrical and pneumatic hardware.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to translate process requirements into automated workflows.
• Troubleshoot and continuously improve automated equipment to maximize uptime, throughput, and safety.
• Maintain equipment documentation, control logic, and SOPs.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deploy new automation equipment on schedule.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial robots

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/mechatronics engineering

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

SCADA

Machine vision

Job description

General Matter is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to join the Manufacturing team in Los Angeles. You will design, build, and commission automation test stands and assembly processes, and integrate the systems and robots that run our manufacturing floor to deliver reliable, repeatable, and on-time outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in automation or manufacturing engineering, hands-on PLC/HMI and robotics experience (FANUC/ABB/KUKA), and a degree in electrical, mechanical, or