Senior Controls Engineer: Automation, Motion & Vision

Amtec Direct Hire; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtec Direct Hire is seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer in California to lead automation projects for industrial processing workstations. You will design, code, and test control architectures, focusing on PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and motion control across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include developing reusable motion control code for Delta-Tau, Aerotech, and ACS, integrating Cognex/Keyence vision systems, and coordinating with engineering, QA, and project teams to meet schedules and

Qualifications

• Must be completely knowledgeable in controls design tools and environments.
• Experience with OPC UA, RS Logix, CP One, Ethernet IP.
• Strong background in controls engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test control architectures for industrial workstations.
• Develop PLC logic and electrical schematics for motion control and vision systems.
• Create reusable motion control code for Delta-Tau, Aerotech, and ACS.
• Support system acceptance testing and project documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet schedules.

Skills

Controls engineering

Motion control

HMI/SCADA

Documentation

Project coordination

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Physics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

OPC UA

RS Logix

CP One

Ethernet IP

Delta-Tau

Aerotech

ACS motion

Job description

Amtec Direct Hire is seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer in California to lead automation projects for industrial processing workstations. You will design, code, and test control architectures, focusing on PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and motion control across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities include developing reusable motion control code for Delta-Tau, Aerotech, and ACS, integrating Cognex/Keyence vision systems, and coordinating with engineering, QA, and project teams to meet schedules and