Security-Cleared Automation & Controls Engineer

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage (health)

Vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

General Matter, headquartered in the Los Angeles area, seeks an Automation and Controls Engineer to lead automation test stands, integration of robots, and control-system development for manufacturing. You will own equipment from concept through commissioning, ensuring reliable, repeatable, and on-time operations on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment with a focus on flawless implementation, working with cross-functional teams to scale

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering (relevant internship or co‑op experience considered).
• Experience programming and integrating PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or similar).
• Experience designing, building, or commissioning automated equipment such as test stands, feed lines, or assembly stations.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and motion-control systems, with strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Proactive, reliable communicator who documents work clearly and collaborates well on the manufacturing floor.
• U.S. citizenship (required for export‑controlled and national‑security‑systems work).
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission automation test stands and assembly-process equipment for the manufacturing floor.
• Integrate and program automated systems and industrial robots — including material-loading robots, automated feed lines, and assembly stations.
• Develop control systems (PLC, HMI, and motion control) and support electrical and pneumatic hardware for production equipment.
• Partner directly with the Manufacturing team to translate process requirements into reliable, repeatable automated workflows.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and continuously improve automated equipment to maximize uptime, throughput, and safety.
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation, control logic, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to specify, source, and deploy new automation equipment on schedule.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation & communication

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Job description

General Matter, headquartered in the Los Angeles area, seeks an Automation and Controls Engineer to lead automation test stands, integration of robots, and control-system development for manufacturing. You will own equipment from concept through commissioning, ensuring reliable, repeatable, and on-time operations on the production floor.

The role requires hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment with a focus on flawless implementation, working with cross-functional teams to scale