Senior Automation Controls Engineer for Scalable Power Electronics

Heron Power; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Heron Power, located in Scotts Valley, California, is looking for an Automation Controls Engineer to oversee control systems in manufacturing. This hands-on role requires expertise in PLC programming and industrial automation, promoting high safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join us to drive the electrification of everything and enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $195,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation with safety systems expertise.
• Extensive experience with 6-axis robots and inspection methods.
• Strong command of programming languages like Ladder Logic and Structured Text.

Responsibilities

• Define controls architecture for factories and platforms.
• Lead virtual commissioning efforts to validate controls logic.
• Troubleshoot controls-related issues on the production floor.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Communication protocols

Robotics programming

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Rockwell Automation / Allen‑Bradley

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Heron Power, located in Scotts Valley, California, is looking for an Automation Controls Engineer to oversee control systems in manufacturing. This hands-on role requires expertise in PLC programming and industrial automation, promoting high safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join us to drive the electrification of everything and enjoy a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $195,000 per year.