Industrial Automation Engineer

iFlow Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

iFlow Inc. is looking for an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to join their team in San Diego or Cupertino, CA. This role focuses on PLC programming, particularly with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. The right candidate will have a strong background in multi-axis motion control and be comfortable handling complex legacy systems.

Applicants should have over 7 years of experience in the field and must be willing to work on-site. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PLC programming experience, focusing on Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 / Structured Text.
• Experience with multi-axis motion control.
• Ability to handle messy, inherited PLC code.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop PLC code for industrial automation systems.
• Work on multi-axis motion control systems.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize existing automation processes.

Skills

PLC programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Multi-axis motion control

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Automation Engineer

Location: Cupertino or San Diego, CA

Duration: Fulltime only

Requirements

• 7+ years of PLC programming experience, with strong focus on Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 / Structured Text
• Multi‑axis motion control – this is the core of the role
• Has worked with messy, inherited PLC code before, not just greenfield projects
• Bay Area or San Diego based, or willing to relocate – this is on‑site

Nice to Have

• Consumer electronics or high-volume manufacturing background
• Experience with collaborative robots on the factory floor
• Any exposure to code management or governance practices for PLC environments