PLC Automation Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer to lead electrical scopes for small to mid-size projects. You will work with system integrators and support live production systems in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix expertise.

This role is based in San Leandro, California in a hybrid arrangement: 3 days on site and 2 days remote. You will engage in commissioning, validation, startup activities, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering (7+ preferred).
• 2+ years embedded in a manufacturing environment supporting live production systems.
• Experience working with system integrators delivering automation solutions (preferred).
• Proven experience leading automation/electrical scopes for small-to-medium projects.
• Hands-on with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix.
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation with multimeters and analog/digital signals.
• Experience supporting SCADA systems (FactoryTalk View SE or Ignition).
• Familiarity with industrial networks/protocols (EtherNet/IP, AS-i).
• Experience integrating OT with IT (SQL, Active Directory, managed networks, virtual environments).
• Familiarity with ThinManager, AssetCentre, and Niagara-based BMS (preferred).
• Familiarity with GMP, ISA88, ISA95 standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Safety-first mindset with experience supporting compliance and risk awareness.

Skills

Automation/controls leadership

System integrator collaboration

OT/IT integration

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Safety/compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View SE

Ignition

ThinManager

AssetCentre

Niagara Framework

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering (7+ preferred)

2+ years embedded in a manufacturing environment supporting live production systems

Experience working with or alongside system integrators delivering automation solutions (preferred)

Proven experience leading automation/electrical scopes for small-to-medium projects

Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)

Experience troubleshooting instrumentation with multimeters and analog/digital signals

Experience supporting SCADA systems (FactoryTalk View SE or Ignition)

Familiarity with industrial networks/protocols (EtherNet/IP, AS-i)

Experience integrating OT systems with IT infrastructure (SQL, Active Directory, managed networks, virtual environments)

Familiarity with ThinManager, AssetCentre, and Niagara-based BMS systems (preferred)

Familiarity with food manufacturing standards and automation frameworks (GMP, ISA88, ISA95 preferred)

Experience supporting commissioning, validation, and startup activities

Safety-first mindset with experience supporting compliance and risk awareness

Work Location: San Leandro, Hybrid, 3 days on site and 2 days work from home.