Controls Design Engineer

ATC Automation•Simi Valley, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ATC Automation is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, commission, troubleshoot, and support custom automated assembly and test equipment for customers in industries including Transportation, Life Science, Consumer Products, and General Industry. The role covers electrical and pneumatic schematics, technical drawing review, material and component specifications, and development and debugging of control programs and operator interfaces for industrial machinery and manufacturing processes. The engineer will work collaboratively to meet customer requirements while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule performance, and will communicate with customers to define machine requirements and performance criteria. The position supports installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of automation systems, with travel to customer facilities as required. It is a full-time, onsite role in Simi Valley, California, reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager. The posting describes opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in custom automation, machine building, or a related industrial controls environment.
Strong understanding of PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, robotics, and industrial communication networks.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi automation platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial automation systems.
Create, read, and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
Design, develop, and debug control programs for industrial machinery and manufacturing processes.
Use software tools to develop ladder logic, machine controls, and operator interfaces.
Communicate directly with customers to define machine requirements and performance criteria.
Apply electrical and controls engineering principles to solve technical challenges and optimize machine performance.
Support installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of completed automation systems.
Travel to customer facilities as required for installation, troubleshooting, and support.