Control Engineer ( Electronics/Electrical)

Orbia•Fresno, CA

90d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Netafim is seeking a Control Engineer to support manufacturing equipment, automation systems, maintenance activities, and facility infrastructure. The role develops, tests, troubleshoots, and evaluates controls and automation systems, and implements cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and throughput. It also updates and documents electrical, electronic, control, and mechanical system changes and upgrades. The position provides technical support to production and maintenance teams, including during equipment breakdowns, and develops and manages engineering and maintenance projects. The engineer works with manufacturing teams, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to resolve complex technical problems, and may oversee outside vendors performing repairs, modifications, or installations. The position participates in an on-call rotation supporting a 24/7 production facility and is responsible for assigned infrastructure and facility activities. The successful candidate will follow applicable safety and building codes, promote fact-based problem solving and new techniques, support continuous safety improvement, and adopt LEAN processes. The role requires a four-year engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification. Relevant industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory; the position is suitable for both fresh graduates and experienced candidates. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Compensation typically ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 per year, with actual base pay determined by factors such as job-related knowledge and skills, experience, location, and internal equity. The compensation package may include short- and long-term incentive compensation. Benefits include healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan or Canadian pension plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; a four-year engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification is specified.
Excellent knowledge of industrial PLC platforms such as Omron, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, and Control Techniques, or equivalent systems.
Strong troubleshooting capability for control, automation, and integrated mechatronic systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical, electronic, control, and basic mechanical drawings.
Ability to manage, coordinate, and lead project installations, equipment upgrades, and system improvements.
Experience working with AC and DC drives, motors, and motion control systems.
Excellent knowledge of personal and industrial computer systems, including manufacturing hardware and software.
Good understanding of mechanical aspects of complex automated manufacturing systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and machine mechanisms.
Working knowledge of SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication systems.
Ability to safely work with voltages ranging from low-voltage DC control systems to three-phase 480 VAC power systems.
Good written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Expertise in computer applications such as Excel, Word, and drafting software.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
May be required to lift up to 70 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods in and around the production facility.
Under some circumstances, must be available on call for the 24/7/365 production facility.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industrial manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Certification, training, or formal coursework related to electrical, electronics, automation, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance is desirable.
Apprentice-level or higher electrician certification, controls/automation certification, or equivalent industrial training is a plus.
Analytical, self-starting, responsible, independent, and team-oriented traits.

Responsibilities

Implement cost-effective equipment modifications to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
Update and document electrical, electronic, control, and mechanical system changes, modifications, and upgrades.
Develop, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing controls and automation systems.
Wire, test, repair, and troubleshoot high- and low-voltage systems, including 480VAC, 400VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC systems.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors, and automation systems.
Discuss and resolve complex technical problems with manufacturing, maintenance, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
Develop and manage engineering and maintenance projects.
Comply with safety and building codes related to equipment, controls, wiring, and facilities.
Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams during breakdowns.
Perform assigned activities related to infrastructure and facilities.
Participate in the On Call Engineer rotation for a 24/7 production facility.
Encourage the use of new techniques and fact-based problem solving.
Improve the safety record through proactive reporting and leading by example.
Adopt and follow LEAN processes.
May oversee outside vendors making repairs, modifications, and/or installations.
Perform other duties as assigned.