Onsite Automation & Controls Engineer - High-Impact Manufacturing

Vital Lyfe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for ownership in a high-growth startup

Work on high-impact global problems

Join a mission-driven team

Job summary

Vital Lyfe, a tech company in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced industrial automation engineer to design and manage controls projects for manufacturing. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have over 5 years of experience in automation and controls. The role requires proficiency in PLC programming and familiarity with safety standards. Join a mission-driven team working on impactful technology in water security and climate resilience. This position requires 100% on-site work in Torrance, CA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, factory automation, or controls system design.
• Ability to select automation architecture and controls platforms.
• Proficiency with industrial protocols like EtherCAT, Profinet, and Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage automation and controls projects for manufacturing.
• Help define controls strategy including PLC and SCADA systems.
• Architect and debug PLC and controls code for manufacturing.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or related discipline

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

EMI probes

Job description

Vital Lyfe, a tech company in Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced industrial automation engineer to design and manage controls projects for manufacturing. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have over 5 years of experience in automation and controls. The role requires proficiency in PLC programming and familiarity with safety standards. Join a mission-driven team working on impactful technology in water security and climate resilience. This position requires 100% on-site work in Torrance, CA.