Senior Automation Engineer: Lead Projects & Clients

Automationtechies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health savings and flex spending accounts

Paid parental leave

401K Matching

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Company-sponsored events and activities

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a skilled Control Engineer to design, develop, and commission automation solutions across various industries. You will collaborate closely with clients, lead technical projects, and ensure successful execution from concept to commissioning.

This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and mentor junior engineers while troubleshooting systems on-site. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of industrial automation experience.
• College GPA of at least 3.2; preference for 3.4 or higher.
• Strong programming background, including object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites.
• Support system architecture design and full project lifecycle execution.
• Work directly with customers while managing project communication and deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Programming

Project Management

Communication

Electrical Systems Troubleshooting

Mechanical Systems Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLCs

HMI

SCADA

motion control

robotics

machine vision

Job description

Automationtechies is seeking a skilled Control Engineer to design, develop, and commission automation solutions across various industries. You will collaborate closely with clients, lead technical projects, and ensure successful execution from concept to commissioning.

This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and mentor junior engineers while troubleshooting systems on-site. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team environment.