Automation Engineer - Industrial Controls & Panels

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Temecula (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, seeks an Automation Engineer to join our team and act as a broad systems integrator across electrical panel design, PLC programming, SCADA/HMI, and industrial networking. You will design panels in SolidWorks, ensure design validity with Manufacturing, and develop control software for commissioning and field startup.

The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing work, collaboration with Project Management, and documentation of technical deliverables.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering is required.
3–8 years in industrial automation / systems integration.
Experience with panel design and model-based engineering tools is highly desirable.
Experience with major PLC environments (Rockwell/Siemens/Schneider) is required.
Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms (Ignition, AVEVA, Wonderware, etc.) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Design complete electrical/control panels in SolidWorks 3D with approved components and standards.
Coordinate model validation with Manufacturing Engineering before submittal.
Develop or support PLC applications including configuration, logic, sequences, interlocks, and diagnostics.
Develop or support SCADA/HMI applications including graphics, alarm, trends, and reports.
Configure or support industrial networks and telemetry systems (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
Prepare control-system documentation, FAT scripts, and commissioning records.
Participate in factory testing, startup, and field commissioning.
Collaborate with Project Management on priorities, deliverables, and schedules.
Engage with manufacturing personnel when panels are in fabrication, wire, or test.