Controls Design Engineer

ATC Automation•Simi Valley, CA

4d•$100 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

ATC Automation is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to design, develop, program, commission, and support custom automated assembly and test equipment for industries including Transportation, Life Science, Consumer Products, and General Industry. The role involves developing electrical and pneumatic schematics, interpreting technical drawings, specifying materials and components, and troubleshooting and debugging electrical and pneumatic systems and control programs. The engineer will work with industrial automation platforms and technologies including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi PLCs; HMIs; motion control and servo systems; robotics; vision systems; industrial communication networks; and sensors and actuators. The position includes direct customer communication to define machine requirements and performance criteria, as well as support for installation, startup, commissioning, and validation. Travel to customer facilities is required as needed. This is a full-time, onsite position in Simi Valley, California, reporting to the Business Unit Manager. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The annual salary range is $100,000–$150,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 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.
Ability to perform the physical demands listed in the posting, including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, and exerting the stated levels of force.
Near visual acuity, with or without accommodation.
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial automation systems.
Demonstrate proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi automation platforms.
Read, interpret, and create electrical and pneumatic schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
Design, develop, and debug complex 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 activities.