Automation & Controls Engineering Lead – 24/7 Manufacturing

VIAVI Solutions

Santa Rosa (CA)

On-site

USD 134,400 - 249,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package
Paid time off
401(k)
Bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee PLC and HMI system design and maintain automation in a 24/7 production environment. This role offers a clear path to lead the Controls Engineering group.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, managing project scopes, and mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Competitive salary range is $134,400 to $249,600.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in industrial controls/automation in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting automation in 24/7 or continuous production environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain PLC and HMI systems for manufacturing equipment.
  • Commission new automation hardware and software; integrate with existing infrastructure.
  • Mentor junior engineers; collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

Skills

PLC programming: Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal
Troubleshooting skills
Programming with Visual Studio, C#
Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC platforms
LabVIEW
Oracle

Job description

VIAVI Solutions in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Controls Engineer to oversee PLC and HMI system design and maintain automation in a 24/7 production environment. This role offers a clear path to lead the Controls Engineering group.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, managing project scopes, and mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Competitive salary range is $134,400 to $249,600.

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