Night-Shift Equipment Controls Engineer — PLC/Beckhoff

Swift Solar; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid healthcare premiums

401(k) matching

Clean commuter benefits

Equity options

Job summary

A clean energy technology company is seeking an experienced equipment engineer for the night shift. You will ensure deposition equipment operates reliably, troubleshoot PLC-related failures, and enhance automation routines. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and be comfortable working nights. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000–$180,000 and various benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read schematics and diagnose controls and wiring problems under pressure.
• Experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all deposition equipment operates reliably overnight.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and PLC-related failures safely.
• Design and improve HMI systems for deposition tools.

Skills

Hands-on equipment engineering experience

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems programming and debugging

EHS and safety knowledge

Ability to communicate effectively

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

TwinCAT

Job description

A clean energy technology company is seeking an experienced equipment engineer for the night shift. You will ensure deposition equipment operates reliably, troubleshoot PLC-related failures, and enhance automation routines. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and be comfortable working nights. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000–$180,000 and various benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(k) matching.