Senior Test & Controls Engineer — Automation & Quality

TRC Talent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, vision

Annual bonus eligibility

Relocation assistance

Minimal travel

Build and own quality/automation 프로그램

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer to hire a Test / Controls Engineer. This role focuses on developing automated testing, validation, and error-proofing systems to catch defects before products leave the floor.

The ideal candidate has a background in controls, automation, or test engineering and enjoys building processes from scratch to drive quality improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of controls, automation, test engineering, or related manufacturing experience.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, or similar platforms.
• Experience with automated testing, machine validation, controls integration, or manufacturing automation.
• Hands-on experience with vision systems, sensors, light curtains, proximity switches, or automated quality systems.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and utilize manufacturing data to drive quality improvements.
• Experience reading and troubleshooting electrical schematics and control systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated testing systems and validation routines for manufacturing equipment.
• Create test architectures that simulate machine operation and verify controls logic, wiring integrity, and system functionality.
• Implement error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions using vision systems, sensors, light curtains, lasers, and other automation technologies.
• Develop data acquisition and reporting solutions to capture process data and support quality analysis.
• Partner with controls, software, and manufacturing teams to validate machine performance and customer control system communication.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control systems, and power distribution designs.
• Troubleshoot controls, automation, electrical, and quality-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process optimization, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop testing standards, procedures, and documentation for long-term operational success.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer to hire a Test / Controls Engineer. This role focuses on developing automated testing, validation, and error-proofing systems to catch defects before products leave the floor.

The ideal candidate has a background in controls, automation, or test engineering and enjoys building processes from scratch to drive quality improvements in a manufacturing setting.