Lead Robotics & Automation Controls Engineer

CKC Automation LLC; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CKC Automation in Benicia, CA is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer (Robotics and Machine) to spearhead the design, development, testing, and installation of control systems for industrial environments. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams, and provide technical leadership while assisting Sales with project quotes and material estimates.

This role focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality automation solutions using PLCs, robotics, and custom

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE/CS/SE/Mech or related field.
• 3–10 years of experience with two or more of PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, VFDs, motion control, or panel design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems projects from requirement gathering through maintenance.
• Program and integrate robots and automation for industrial environments.
• Lead project meetings and manage schedules with customers and teams.
• Assist Sales with reasonable project cost and labor estimates.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA systems

robotic systems

VFDs

motion control

control panel design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

Profinet

IO-Link

DeviceNet

Job description

CKC Automation in Benicia, CA is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer (Robotics and Machine) to spearhead the design, development, testing, and installation of control systems for industrial environments. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams, and provide technical leadership while assisting Sales with project quotes and material estimates.

This role focuses on delivering safe, high‑quality automation solutions using PLCs, robotics, and custom