Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Professional development stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automation systems in manufacturing. You will architect and debug PLC code while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in control systems. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing to next-generation military capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in controls and automation in a production environment.
• Expert in PLC programming on multiple platforms such as AB, Siemens, and Beckhoff.
• Strong knowledge of ethernet based communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage control systems for manufacturing.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code.
• Integrate FactoryOS software into automation equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

PID tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

NX

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a Staff Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automation systems in manufacturing. You will architect and debug PLC code while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience in control systems. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing to next-generation military capabilities.