Controls Engineer

CyberCoders, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Ontario, CA team. You will work on PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based control systems for manufacturing environments and help install, program, test, and validate automation solutions.

Ideal candidates bring programming experience, the ability to read schematics, and a desire to learn PLC programming further. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, production, and maintenance to improve safety, quality, and uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience reading, writing and troubleshooting code.
• Hands-on experience via coursework, internships or projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based control systems.
• Support programming, testing, debugging and implementation of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on equipment installations and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot control system and electrical issues to maximize performance.
• Participate in startup, commissioning, and system validation activities.
• Prepare and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and specs.
• Support safety, quality, productivity, and uptime initiatives.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Programming experience

Strong problem-solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Ontario, CA
Compensation: $55K - $95K (DOE)

Position Summary

We're seeking a Controls Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical aptitude and programming skills who is interested in industrial automation, controls, and manufacturing systems.

You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems used in manufacturing and industrial environments. While prior controls experience is a plus, we are willing to train the right candidate on PLC programming, industrial automation systems, and controls engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of PLC, HMI, and SCADA-based control systems
• Support programming, testing, debugging, and implementation of automation solutions
• Collaborate with senior engineers on new equipment installations and process improvement projects
• Troubleshoot control system and electrical issues to maximize equipment performance and reliability
• Participate in equipment startup, commissioning, and system validation activities
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and uptime
• Work closely with engineering, production, maintenance, and operations teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and company procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Programming experience and the ability to read, write, and troubleshoot code
• Experience gained through coursework, internships, co-ops, projects, or professional employment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in industrial automation, controls, robotics, and manufacturing technologies
• Willingness to learn PLC programming and control system development

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, or SCADA systems
• Understanding of electrical systems, control theory, and automation fundamentals
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, or industrial communication networks
• Familiarity with manufacturing or industrial environments

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay