Employee-Owned Controls Engineer — Lead Automation Projects

Automationtechies; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

Join a successful, growing, nationally recognized engineering and system integration firm as a Controls Engineer supporting a variety of industrial automation projects. In this role, you’ll design, program, test, and commission PLC, SCADA, and HMI control systems while working directly with customers to deliver innovative automation solutions.

Responsibilities include developing control system architecture, PLC and HMI programming, creating electrical and instrumentation documentation, designing control panels, integrating industrial hardware and networks, troubleshooting automation systems, and supporting commissioning and startup activities. You’ll also collaborate with clients throughout project execution and may lead projects while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering preferred
• 5–15 years of controls engineering experience
• Proficiency with PLC programming and SCADA/HMI platforms such as Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, AVEVA, or WinCC
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically

Why Join This Company?

• Employee-Owned
• Work on diverse, challenging automation projects across multiple industries
• Opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Collaborative team environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

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