Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation & Manufacturing

WGNSTAR • Santa Clara, CA

19h

About The Position

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
Create and modify PLC logic (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) to meet operational requirements
Develop and implement HMI interfaces and operator displays for monitoring and control
Specify and configure industrial sensors, actuators, and instrumentation
Develop electrical schematics and documentation using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems on new and existing equipment
Ensure compliance with safety standards (NFPA 79, UL, IEC, OSHA, etc.) and company policies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process improvements and automation upgrades
Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams
Maintain system backups, revision control, and documentation for all control program
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Nice To Haves

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering preferred
• Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar platforms)
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA development (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, etc.)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, etc.)
• Familiarity with robotics integration, motion control, or distributed control systems (DCS) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
• Create and modify PLC logic (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) to meet operational requirements
• Develop and implement HMI interfaces and operator displays for monitoring and control
• Specify and configure industrial sensors, actuators, and instrumentation
• Develop electrical schematics and documentation using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems on new and existing equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (NFPA 79, UL, IEC, OSHA, etc.) and company policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process improvements and automation upgrades
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams
• Maintain system backups, revision control, and documentation for all control program

Benefits

• This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
• Paid Vacation
• Select Holidays
• Overtime Opportunities
• On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level