Industrial Automation Controls Engineer

PRIAX CORPORATION; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified engineering firm in San Diego seeks a full-time Industrial Automation Controls Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems, including process control and robotics. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience with PLCs, particularly Allen-Bradley and Modicon systems. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems.
• Troubleshooting automation systems.
• Collaborating on control systems design and ensuring operational excellence.

Skills

Process Control

Control Systems Design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Modicon PLC

Job description

Priax Corporation is a small diversified electrical and electronic engineering firm and manufacturer located in San Diego with associate offices in Orange County and New Jersey.

Role Description

There are multiple positions available. This is a full-time, on-site role for an Industrial Automation Controls Engineer located in San Diego, CA. The Industrial Automation Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems, including process control and robotics. Daily tasks will involve troubleshooting automation systems, collaborating on control systems design, and ensuring electrical systems function efficiently. The engineer will also work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize automation processes and ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Process Control and Control Systems Design.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Strong proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and programming.
• Experience with Modicon PLC systems
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site team environment.