Controls Design Engineer

ATC AutomationSimi Valley, CA
$100,000 - $130,000Onsite

About The Position

ATC is looking to hire a mid-senior level Controls Engineer at our Simi Valley location to create and support custom automation equipment. ATC Automation designs and builds custom automated assembly and test equipment for various industries including transportation, life science, and consumer goods. A Controls Engineer creates electrical and pneumatic schematics, analyzes prints, troubleshoots, and debugs electrical and pneumatic designs. Controls Engineers are also able to determine material and component specifications and write programs to operate machinery at a high level of proficiency. The ideal Controls Engineer candidate possesses PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, Robotics, Servos, Vision systems, and other sensors and actuators knowledge. At ATC you will work in a unique and dynamic team environment. Our team members desire to deliver exceptional projects within budget and schedule while ensuring customer satisfaction. For more information, please visit our website at https://atcautomation.com/ . This is an onsite, full-time position with the opportunity of professional growth across our corporate organization. This position is located at our Simi Valley, CA location and reports directly to the Business Unit Manager. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. If you are passionate about driving automation solutions and eager to make a tangible impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your talents. With a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $130,000 annually, this role not only rewards your skills but also encourages personal and professional growth in a forward-thinking environment. Meet ATC Automation Since 1977, ATC Automation has been redefining what's possible in custom automation. From concept to commissioning, we partner with leading brands across the globe to design and deliver custom machinery that drives efficiency, precision, and long-term performance. Our automation expertise spans critical industries that shape the way we live and move-Life Science, Transportation, Consumer Products, and General Industry.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Rockwell- Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi software.
  • Read and create pneumatic and electrical prints with working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical. (schematics)
  • Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in software to design ladder logic and machine controls.
  • May also possess advanced programming skills in data base development and upper level interface.
  • Knowledge of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles
  • Travel and valid drivers license is required
  • Bachelor of Science or related degree in electrical engineering (preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in the custom automation field.
  • Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor.
  • Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
  • Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Near acuity with or without accommodation.
  • Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose.

Nice To Haves

  • PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
  • HMIs
  • Robotics
  • Servos
  • Vision systems
  • Other sensors and actuators knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Creates electrical and pneumatic schematics
  • Analyzes prints
  • Troubleshoots and debugs electrical and pneumatic designs
  • Determines material and component specifications
  • Writes programs to operate machinery at a high level of proficiency
  • Develop and debug complex programs for industrial machinery processes
  • Communicate with customers to determine machine performance criteria
  • Installation of completed automation systems

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
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