Controls Engineer: End-to-End Process Automation Lead
HPS Tech
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Job summary
HPS Tech is hiring an automation engineer to own the control systems scope on projects, from design through commissioning and handover. You will program PLCs, configure HMI/SCADA, and translate process designs into automation specs while collaborating with process engineers and global teams.
The role requires hands-on delivery, on-site work across California, and a degree in electrical/controls engineering with strong real-world automation experience.
Qualifications
- 3+ years hands-on automation delivery in an industrial or process environment.
- Practical PLC programming with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
- SCADA/HMI experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of process instrumentation and control system design.
- Degree in electrical, controls, automation, or related discipline.
- Right to work in the United States and willingness to be on site in California.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop control system architectures for hygienic process engineering projects.
- Write, test and commission PLC programs; configure HMI/SCADA to customer requirements.
- Translate process design into automation specifications with process engineers.
- Own automation scope across project lifecycle from design review to FAT, installation, commissioning.
- Support customer training and handover; contribute to automation standards.
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Job description
HPS Tech is hiring an automation engineer to own the control systems scope on projects, from design through commissioning and handover. You will program PLCs, configure HMI/SCADA, and translate process designs into automation specs while collaborating with process engineers and global teams.
The role requires hands-on delivery, on-site work across California, and a degree in electrical/controls engineering with strong real-world automation experience.
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