Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - Manufacturing

El Camino Health; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. in Cypress, CA seeks a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to develop and support automation for manufacturing and packaging operations.

You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, build robust control logic, and integrate HMI/SCADA systems to enable real-time monitoring and analytics. The role requires strong programming and networking skills, experience with multiple PLC platforms, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in industrial automation or related field.
• Strong background in PLC programming and control systems.
• Experience with network architectures in manufacturing environments is essential.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices in control networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider).
• Develop and maintain automation control logic for manufacturing processes.
• Perform system integration, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Configure industrial networks and ensure cybersecurity best practices.
• Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA interfaces and documentation.

Skills

Automation Controls

Industrial Networking

HMI/SCADA

PLC Programming

Programming (C/C++, Python)

Root Cause Analysis

Cybersecurity in control networks

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

FactoryTalk Optix

Ignition

Wonderware

Job description

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. in Cypress, CA seeks a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to develop and support automation for manufacturing and packaging operations.

You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, build robust control logic, and integrate HMI/SCADA systems to enable real-time monitoring and analytics. The role requires strong programming and networking skills, experience with multiple PLC platforms, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and IT teams.