CONTROLS ENGINEER

Industrial Automation Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Laptop provided

401K plan

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Industrial Automation Group is seeking a Controls Engineer in Orange County, CA to design, develop, and deploy PLC and HMI code for customer automation projects. You will craft detailed documentation, design UL508A panels, and drive FAT/SAT programs, while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role requires a 2+ year controls background (or a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering) and strong communication skills to lead projects and mentor peers. Occasional remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or 2+ years of directly relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years controls programming experience with Rockwell, Siemens, GE.
• Write PLC code in a clear, tested format and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems.
• Experience with basic networking of computers and devices (routers, switches, hubs, bridges).
• Ability to lead projects and communicate with end users and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy PLC and HMI code.
• Create and maintain control system documentation (IO list, device list, scope of work).
• Design electrical control panels meeting UL508A.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Lead on projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Train/mentor engineers to develop skills and company capability.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical control design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

GE

Job description

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CONTROLS ENGINEER

Full Time Orange County, CA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1072

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,000 - $150,000 Base Salary + Bonus

* Compensation offered within range to be determined by Automation Group and based on education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other determining factors.

As a best-in-class integrator of custom control and automation solutions, we are recognized by Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Ignition, AVEVA, and more. Automation Group’s services have never been in higher demand. To keep up with that demand we are hiring a talented Controls Engineer with a strong skill set of designing, developing, and deploying PLC and HMI code.

The ideal candidate has a passion for developing automation solutions tailored to the customer’s needs, while striving to become more knowledgeable on industry practices and standards. A detailed and driven engineer capable of outside the box thinking with a collaborative approach to solving complex projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, deploy PLC and HMI code – written in a clear, consistent, and tested format so it can be easily understood both internally and externally
• Develop controls system documentation (i.e. IO list, device list, scope of work, conduit schedules, routing tables, FAT and SAT plans)
• Design electrical control panels meeting UL508A Certification
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing ensuring bug-free solutions
• Perform Site Acceptance Testing with end user ensuring smooth and comfortable hand off
• Perform Peer Design Reviews for SCADA specific application
• Manage and communicate your individual schedule to customers (internal and external)
• Lead on a project. No delegation, only communication to PM
• Participate in training to improve any necessary skills
• Train/mentor engineers to help develop the engineers and our company

Desired Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other technical field or 2+ years of directly relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 2 years controls programming experience; Suite of Rockwell, Siemens, GE
• Must be able to do the following:
  • Write PLC code in a clear, consistent, and tested format so it can be easily understood both internally and externally
  • Analyze and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems
  • Clearly communicate technical solutions for any control system challenges to project manager and/or end user
• Experience with basic networking of computers and devices such as routers, switches, hubs, and bridges
• Experience as a technical lead on projects with high degree of interaction and communication with the end user; including C-Suite, Managers, Engineers, and Technicians.

Working Conditions:

Automation Group takes pride in offering a flexible work environment. This position will mainly report to client sites, with ability to work remotely when permitted.

Attendance Requirements:

Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm (flexible +/- 1 hour). Evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Compensation Package Includes:

• Top dollar salary
• Monthly bonus and program
• Phone Allowance
• Company Laptop or Laptop Allowance
• Auto Allowance with Fuel Card
• PTO – Vacation with increasing accrual rates every 3 years
• PTO – Sick
• 401K – Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after your start date. AG matches 20% of your contribution every week
• Multiple medical plans to choose from (Anthem & Kaiser options) – Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after your start date
• Dental plan & Vision plan – Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after your start date
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% company paid benefit

Other Perks Include:

• Referral Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Quarterly monetary awards for top performers
• Annual awards
• Multiple annual company events
• Hands-on training
• Internal growth directions
• One-year pass to all National Parks
• Second to none company culture

About Us

Automation Group serves the automation industry, and we serve it well. Our expertise with automation products combined with decades of process experience has led us to the implementation of complex automation solutions across North America.

As one of the largest System Integrators based out of California and one of the fastest growing systems integrators in North America, we are a mover, shaker, and difference maker in the automation industry, striving to become the integrator of choice across several industries.

Automation Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer