Automation Systems Engineer - Hybrid: On-site 3/2 WFH

Brightpath Associates LLC; San Leandro (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in San Leandro, CA is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve PLC and SCADA environments critical to our manufacturing operations.

You will report to the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer and work with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to keep systems stable, well-documented, and scalable. This role supports both day-to-day reliability and strategic automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering (7+ preferred).
• 2+ years embedded in a manufacturing environment supporting live production systems.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms and SCADA systems.
• Experience leading automation/electrical scopes for small-to-medium projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve PLC and SCADA environments.
• Lead automation/electrical scopes for small-to-medium projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance and Quality to keep systems stable and well-documented.
• Support commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in automation projects.

Skills

Automation/controls engineering

PLC/SCADA troubleshooting

System integration

Project leadership

Live production support

Electrical safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)

SCADA systems (FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition)

ThinManager / AssetCentre / Niagara BMS

OT/IT integration (SQL, Active Directory, virtual environments)

GMP / ISA88 / ISA95

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC in San Leandro, CA is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve PLC and SCADA environments critical to our manufacturing operations.

You will report to the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer and work with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to keep systems stable, well-documented, and scalable. This role supports both day-to-day reliability and strategic automation initiatives.