Senior Automation & Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI & Motion

Danfoss; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Mountain View, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer, Automation and Controls to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for hydraulic hose manufacturing machinery. Strong PLC/HMI and servo motion background required, with hands-on troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll lead panel design, sensor integration, schematics, and BOM creation, while mentoring junior staff. 70% desk work, 30% plant-floor testing, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years with Allen-Bradley, Rexroth, Siemens PLCs, HMI and AutoCAD.
• Experience with machine automation and electrical schematic design.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout electrical control panels to UL508A and NEC standards.
• Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and automation products per specs.
• Develop, modify, and debug PLC, HMI, and servo motion programs.
• Create electrical schematics, BOMs, and project documentation.
• Manage budgeting, time, and cost considerations while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to integrate components.
• Troubleshoot control systems on-site and remotely with customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in Electrical Controls.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Servo motion control

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Ignition MES

Job description

Danfoss in Mountain View, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer, Automation and Controls to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for hydraulic hose manufacturing machinery. Strong PLC/HMI and servo motion background required, with hands-on troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

You’ll lead panel design, sensor integration, schematics, and BOM creation, while mentoring junior staff. 70% desk work, 30% plant-floor testing, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.