Controls Design Engineer

ATC Automation•Simi Valley, CA

2d•Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Advanced programming skills in data base development and upper level interface

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
Knowledge of Rockwell- Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi software
Read and create pneumatic and electrical prints with working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical
Develop and debug complex programs for industrial machinery processes
Communicate with customers to determine machine performance criteria
Installation of completed automation systems
Travel and valid drivers license is required