Senior Automation Controls Engineer – Drone Manufacturing

Skydio

San Mateo (CA)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio is looking for a highly motivated Automation / Controls Engineer based in San Mateo, California. This role focuses on designing and supporting automated manufacturing systems to enhance drone production efficiency. Your responsibilities will include programming PLCs, maintaining control systems, and integrating robotics to improve production performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 4–5+ years in industrial automation. Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with SCADA systems are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

  • 4–5+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with SCADA systems, preferably Ignition.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain control systems for automated manufacturing.
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize system performance.

Skills

SCADA systems
Troubleshooting electromechanical systems
Industrial automation
Robotic systems
Programming (Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC
HMI
SCADA (Ignition)

Job description

Skydio is looking for a highly motivated Automation / Controls Engineer based in San Mateo, California. This role focuses on designing and supporting automated manufacturing systems to enhance drone production efficiency. Your responsibilities will include programming PLCs, maintaining control systems, and integrating robotics to improve production performance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 4–5+ years in industrial automation. Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with SCADA systems are essential for success in this role.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Automation Controls Engineer — Robotics & SCADA
Senior Automation Controls Engineer — Robotics & SCADA

Skydio Inc. • San Mateo (CA)

On-site
USD 147,000 - 240,000
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
+2
Senior Automation Controls Engineer (Robotics & SCADA)
Senior Automation Controls Engineer (Robotics & SCADA)

jobr.pro • San Mateo (CA)

On-site
USD 147,000 - 240,000
Competitive base salary
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
+1
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Senior Automation Controls Engineer

jobr.pro • San Mateo (CA)

On-site
USD 147,000 - 240,000
Competitive base salary
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
+1
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Skydio • San Mateo (CA)

On-site
USD 147,000 - 240,000
Stock options
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Skydio Inc. • San Mateo (CA)

On-site
USD 147,000 - 240,000
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
+2
Senior Director, Manufacturing Automation & Controls
Senior Director, Manufacturing Automation & Controls

Booster • Hayward (CA)

On-site
USD 196,000 - 257,000
Head of Manufacturing Automation & Controls
Head of Manufacturing Automation & Controls

Factory Automation Jobs • Hayward (CA)

On-site
USD 196,000 - 257,000
Stock options
Health insurance
Relocation assistance
Head of Manufacturing Automation & Controls
Head of Manufacturing Automation & Controls

Skydio, Inc. • Hayward (CA)

On-site
USD 196,000 - 257,000
Senior Director of Automated Manufacturing & Controls
Senior Director of Automated Manufacturing & Controls

Booster • California (MO)

On-site
USD 196,000 - 257,000
Health insurance
401K plan
Paid vacation
Chief Manufacturing Automation & Controls Leader
Chief Manufacturing Automation & Controls Leader

Socket.dev • Hayward (CA)

On-site
USD 196,000 - 257,000
Stock options
Health insurance
401K savings plan
+1