Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - SCADA & PLC Expert

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to join the Cypress, CA team. The role focuses on software and systems development for manufacturing automation, including PLCs, HMI, and SCADA across production lines.

You will lead integration, testing, and maintenance of control systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industrial automation, strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, and a solid background in networking and cybersecurity for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automation/controls engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial/Automation/Computer Engineering.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider).
• Develop and maintain control logic for manufacturing processes.
• Perform system integration and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for control system failures.
• Configure and maintain industrial networks and cybersecurity best practices.
• Develop and maintain HMI screens and integrate with PLCs/SCADA.
• Design, implement and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and reporting.

Skills

PLC programming

Control logic

System integration

Root cause analysis

Cybersecurity

Network design

HMI interfacing

SCADA systems

Automation controls

C/C++

Python

Ladder logic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk Optix

Ignition

Wonderware

Rockwell Automation PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

OPC UA

Job description

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to join the Cypress, CA team. The role focuses on software and systems development for manufacturing automation, including PLCs, HMI, and SCADA across production lines.

You will lead integration, testing, and maintenance of control systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industrial automation, strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, and a solid background in networking and cybersecurity for