Control Engineer

MaximaTek; California; Presencial; USD 75 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MaximaTek in California is seeking a motivated Control Engineer with 0–3 years of experience to design, develop, test, and maintain industrial control systems. You will work with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and automation components across electrical and software teams to ensure reliable operation.

The role focuses on developing PLC programs, tuning PID loops, and supporting testing, installation, and validation activities on customer sites.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Relevant internship, academic, or project experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support design, development, testing, and maintenance of industrial control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC programs based on system requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and validation of control systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, and other control equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical/control system documentation and schematics.
• Assist with PID tuning and control-loop optimization.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve system issues.
• Perform system testing and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

Conhecimentos

PLC programming

Control systems

HMI/SCADA

PLC platforms

Sensors

PID control

Motor control

Electrical schematics

AutoCAD

Python

Modbus

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

AutoCAD Electrical

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Control Engineer with 0–3 years of experience to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of industrial control systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of control engineering principles, PLCs, automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems.

Key Skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Control systems and automation
• HMI/SCADA systems
• Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
• Industrial instrumentation and sensors
• PID control and feedback systems
• Motor controls and VFDs
• Electrical schematics and control panel design
• AutoCAD Electrical or similar tools
• Basic programming skills in Python, C/C++, or Structured Text
• Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Understanding of electrical and safety standards
• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing industrial control systems.
• Develop and modify PLC programs based on system requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and validation of control systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, and other control equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical/control system documentation and schematics.
• Assist with PID tuning and control-loop optimization.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to resolve system issues.
• Perform system testing and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow applicable engineering, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and system specifications.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Relevant internship, academic, or project experience is preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 0–3 years of experience in controls, automation, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and control schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control technologies.
• Ability to travel to customer or manufacturing sites when required.