Senior Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA for Industrial Systems

Nusano; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nusano is seeking a Controls Engineer for end-to-end ownership of controls workstreams at our Valencia, CA facility. You will design, validate, and deliver PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, and control hardware solutions that meet performance and safety requirements.

The role involves collaboration across mechanical, physics, operations, safety, and vendors, with mentoring of associates and hands-on deployment and commissioning experience. Onsite work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building, testing, and commissioning industrial controls.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs using SOLIDWORKS Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, ISA, IEC standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own design, spec, schematic capture, programming, installation, and commissioning of controls workstreams.
• Design and support control cabinets, instrumentation, and related hardware.
• Lead troubleshooting of PLCs, networks, instrumentation, and interfaces.
• Analyze electrical and data systems; conduct trade studies for performance, safety, and cost.
• Develop prototypes and proofs-of-concept for new controls hardware.
• Participate in hazard analyses and design reviews; apply safety best practices.
• Create test plans, procedures, and architecture documentation.
• Coordinate with mechanical, physics, ops, safety, software, and vendors.
• Mentor junior engineers and raise risks with clear context.

Skills

End-to-end controls

HMI/SCADA experience

Electrical schematics

Safety standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or related

Tools

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Nusano is seeking a Controls Engineer for end-to-end ownership of controls workstreams at our Valencia, CA facility. You will design, validate, and deliver PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, and control hardware solutions that meet performance and safety requirements.

The role involves collaboration across mechanical, physics, operations, safety, and vendors, with mentoring of associates and hands-on deployment and commissioning experience. Onsite work and travel as needed.