Automation Systems Engineer – Hybrid (PLC/SCADA)

Torani (R. Torre & Co.); San Leandro (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Fully covered healthcare

401(k) company match

Job summary

Torani in San Leandro is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to anchor our PLC/SCADA environments, supporting Production, Maintenance, and Quality. You’ll troubleshoot, document, and improve automation systems, collaborating across teams to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automation, Rockwell/FactoryTalk experience, and strong PLC programming skills, with a track record in manufacturing environments and IT/OT data connectivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering; 7+ preferred.
• 2+ years embedded in a manufacturing environment supporting live production systems.
• Experience leading automation/electrical scopes for small-to-medium projects.
• Hands-on Rockwell Automation platform experience (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Strong PLC programming skills (ladder logic; SFC/FBD a plus).
• Experience with SCADA systems (FactoryTalk View SE or Ignition).
• Familiarity with industrial networks and protocols (EtherNet/IP).
• Experience IT/OT integration (SQL, Active Directory, managed networks).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve PLC/SCADA/HMI environments to keep plant operations safe and efficient.
• Lead automation workstreams within capital and improvement projects; coordinate contractors.
• Ensure documentation, version control, and change management are in place.
• Support IT/OT connectivity and data flows between shop floor and enterprise systems.
• Provide on-floor reliability support and root-cause analysis with actionable corrective actions.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Automation/controls engineering

IT/OT integration

Industrial networks

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Rockwell controls experience

HMI/FactoryTalk View

VFDs and motor control

Documentation and standards

Education

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

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)

FactoryTalk View SE

Ignition (SCADA)

ThinManager

AssetCentre

Niagara-based BMS

Job description

Torani in San Leandro is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to anchor our PLC/SCADA environments, supporting Production, Maintenance, and Quality. You’ll troubleshoot, document, and improve automation systems, collaborating across teams to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automation, Rockwell/FactoryTalk experience, and strong PLC programming skills, with a track record in manufacturing environments and IT/OT data connectivity.