Automation Engineer

Uft; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and implement PLC, OIT, and SCADA solutions for water and wastewater projects. You will translate engineering drawings into reliable control programs and perform bench, panel testing, and on-site startup.

The role requires solid communication, attention to detail, and daily travel to project sites. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and knowledge of ladder logic and languages such as C, C++, or Java are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Responsibilities

• Write PLC and SCADA programs based on specs to assure safe operation.

Skills

Ladder logic

Structured text

C/C++/Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tesco Controls is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the development and implementation of control systems for water and wastewater treatment processes. This role involves designing and programming PLC, OIT, and SCADA applications based on engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring accurate and efficient system functionality. The position includes responsibilities for bench and panel testing to validate performance against project requirements, as well as assisting with on‑site startup and troubleshooting. This is an excellent opportunity to apply technical expertise in a hands‑on, collaborative environment while contributing to critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Write PLC and SCADA operating programs based upon control specification and/or Tesco standards to assure safe, reliable and optimal equipment operation
• Write (publish) concise operating instructions detailing control parameters and their effects under normal and failure conditions
• Provide technical assistance (phone or job‑site) to verify and/or modify PLC/SCADA programs
• Work with various departments internally, along with consulting engineers, customers and end‑users to assure proper programming for the system layouts and designs
• Analyze and interpret existing programs and documentation for project modifications
• Ensure assignments and work schedules follow policy and procedures
• Communicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external contacts
• Support multiple smaller scaled projects
• Provide weekly content and job status reports used with scheduling tools
• Execute successful unassisted start‑ups of complex sites
• Demonstrate ability to perform technical leadership role on projects
• Assigned to perform quality checks for projects engineered by peers
• Ability to conduct customer facing workshops and trainings
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with industrial automation programming best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Basic knowledge of ladder logic and structured text programming
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Java
• Basic understanding of computer operations, Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of instruments and electro‑mechanical devices used for process control
• Preferred: 2 years of experience
• Daily travel required

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)