Automation Controls Engineer — Scale Power Electronics

Heron Power; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Power in Scotts Valley is seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of control systems for custom manufacturing equipment. This role requires a strong background in PLC programming, with a focus on safety systems and industrial automation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $195,000 per year, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, focusing on safety systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in PLC programming across multiple platforms.
• Strong command of programming languages such as Ladder Logic and Structured Text.

Responsibilities

• Define controls architecture for production facilities.
• Lead virtual commissioning efforts to validate controls logic.
• Design and program in-house control systems for manufacturing.

Skills

PLC programming

Risk assessments

Problem-solving

Electrical Engineering

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Rockwell Automation

Siemens TIA Portal

6-axis robots

Job description

Heron Power in Scotts Valley is seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to lead the design and commissioning of control systems for custom manufacturing equipment. This role requires a strong background in PLC programming, with a focus on safety systems and industrial automation.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $195,000 per year, along with benefits.