Senior Automation Engineer

Hello Therma, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Reimbursed expenses for business travel

Job summary

Hello Therma, Inc. is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer in San Jose, CA, to lead the design and implementation of advanced industrial automation solutions. The successful candidate will work on diverse projects, leveraging advanced technologies to improve efficiency.

This role requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in automation, a BS in Engineering, and strong communication skills, along with the ability to mentor junior team members. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally outside California.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation for automation projects.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications and Sequence of Operations.
• Program PLC/DCS systems and create HMI/SCADA graphics.

Skills

HMI/SCADA Development

Networking & Drives knowledge

Data Acquisition Systems experience

Control Panel Design experience

Instrumentation solutions expertise

Programming Skills (C++, Java, Visual Basic)

Education

BS or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Location: San Jose, CA
Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite

Summary

Join Therma’s dynamic team as Senior Automation Engineer and play a key role in leading the technical efforts in the design and implementation of cutting‑edge industrial automation solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, leverage advanced technologies, lead and collaborate with a talented team to deliver innovative systems that drive efficiency and performance. If you’re passionate about automation and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation for greenfield and automation retrofit projects.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications and Sequence of Operations (SOO).
• Program and script PLC/DCS systems.
• Create and configure HMI/SCADA graphics.
• Define and design electrical and controls schematics.
• Oversee the development and execution of test protocols and managing commissioning activities.
• Prepare close‑out documentation and ensure compliance.
• Manage automation project budgets and timelines.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for the automation and controls scopes.

Technical Expertise

• HMI/SCADA Development: Ignition Inductive Automation, GE Cimplicity/iFIX, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio, Siemens.
• Networking & Drives: Practical knowledge of networked VFDs and communication protocols (i.e. Modbus, BACnet).
• Data Acquisition Systems: OSI PI, Wonderware Historian, or similar.
• Control Panel Design: Experience with AutoCAD; knowledge of UL 508A (UL698A is a plus).
• Instrumentation: Specifying and implementing instrumentation solutions.
• Programming Skills: Structured text (C++, Java, Visual Basic) is a plus.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BS or higher in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation and controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for specifications and client interactions.
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally outside California.

Salary Range: $155k-$195k, depending on experience

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits Overview

401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.

Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.

Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation (separate from CA sick leave); company holidays per policy.

Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

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