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Senior Automation Controls Engineer
San Mateo, California, United States
$147k-$240k/yr HybridFull Time
Skydio
Skydio: American autonomous-drone manufacturer serving public safety, government, utility, and enterprise customers.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 4+ years in industrial automation/controls, hands-on SCADA (Ignition) and PLC experience, ability to troubleshoot electromechanical systems, programming (Python or Structured Text), FAA Part 107 encouraged.
PLC, HMI, SCADA, Ignition, MES, Python, Structured Text, Machine Vision, Motion Control, Servo Drives
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Automation & Controls Engineer (Asset Engineering)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$100k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 1+ years in industrial/factory automation; 1+ years in electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems.
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, Siemens TIA Portal, Python, C#, C++, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc, PLC, SCADA, MES
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Automation & Controls Leader
Oakland, California, United States
$88k-$148k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PepsiCo
PepsiCoNASDAQ: PEP: Produces and distributes global snack and beverage products.
Lead automation and control systems; oversee PLCs/HMI/SCADA; manage projects; collaborate across plants; bachelor's in Electrical/Automation engineering; manufacturing automation experience; US work authorization.
PLC, HMI, SCADA, Industrial Networks, Cybersecurity, Automation
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Senior Automation and Controls Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$158k-$219k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Radiant
Radiant: Nuclear-energy startup developing portable, mass-produced microreactors for defense, remote industry, and critical infrastructure.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or computer science and 4+ years designing and commissioning industrial automation and controls systems. Requires PLC, electrical, electromechanical, and communication expertise.
PLC, ANSI/RIA R15.06, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, UL508A, HMI, Kuka, ABB, Fanuc, Zuken E3, C#, .NET, Python, SQL, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, SCADA, Inductive Automation Ignition, Ethernet
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Controls & Automation Engineer – Electrical Design
Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States
$80k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Medical
Applied Medical: Manufacturer of advanced medical devices and surgical products.
2+ YOEDesign electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment; create schematics, panel layouts, wiring designs; comply with NEMA/NEC/NFPA 79/IEEE/UL; proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar; understand sensors, actuators, motion systems and electrical safety.
AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks
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Automation and Controls Engineer
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$105k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Develops in-space transportation infrastructure and orbital transfer vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in relevant engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, testing, or R&D, and experience with PLCs, industrial controls, electrical systems, safety standards, and equipment commissioning.
EPlan, TwinCAT, PLC, VFD, HMI, EPlan ProPanel, EtherCAT, Profinet, IO-Link
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Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Santa Ana, California, United States
$146k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE or related,8+ years designing and programming PLC-based control systems, HMI development, industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus),ability to read electrical schematics, U.S. Person required.
Allen-Bradley, Siemens, MES, SCADA, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, Lattice OS
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Automation/Controls Engineer II
El Dorado Hills, California, United States
$120k-$135k/yr RemoteFull Time
Nor-Cal Controls ES
Nor-Cal Controls ES: Private renewable-energy controls engineering providing SCADA, energy-management, consulting, and training services to utility-scale power projects.
3+ YOE3-5 years SCADA design for utility-scale solar PV; engineering degree or equivalent; strong SCADA and control systems knowledge; open to remote/hybrid work.
SCADA, Process instrumentation, Control systems
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Controls and Automation Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$121k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
3+ YOEBachelor of Science in engineering, 3+ years with programmable logic controllers or similar embedded systems, and knowledge of wire harnessing, electrical diagrams, and signal processing. Ability to lift 25 pounds.
TwinCAT, Beckhoff, Python, C#, C++, JS, ST, Git, GitLab, EtherCAT, Profinet, UL508A, NFPA 70, ISO 13849
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Senior Automation and Controls Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$120k-$210k/yr HybridFull Time
CDM Smith
CDM Smith: Engineering and construction firm for global infrastructure projects.
7+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related discipline and PE license preferred; 7+ years related experience; PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, instrumentation and control system design, OT cybersecurity knowledge, strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.
Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider Electric Unity, GE iFix, Rockwell FactoryTalk, AVEVA InTouch for System Platform, Dream Reports, XL Reporter, Hach WIMS, PLC, HMI, Microsoft Office, 3D CAD, 4D CAD
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Senior Controls Engineer – Robotics & Automation
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$180k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Knightscope, Inc.
Knightscope, Inc.Nasdaq: KSCP: Public American security technology providing autonomous robots, AI software, and licensed human security services to commercial and government clients.
5+ YOEMaster’s or doctoral degree in controls, robotics, optimization, engineering, or related field; 5+ years of robotics or autonomous-systems industry experience; control theory, motion planning, state estimation, C++ or Python, and hands-on robotics experience.
Model Predictive Control (MPC), Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR), Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters, C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, CAN, Ethernet, Git
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Controls Engineer, Commissioning Automation
Austin or New York or San Francisco or Seattle
$197k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Fluidstack
Fluidstack: Building and operating civilization-scale data center infrastructure for AI.
Hands-on experience commissioning building or data center control systems, writing test procedures, programming BMS/PLC platforms, analyzing trend data, and turning findings into upstream fixes.
Tridium, ALC, Siemens, PLC, BMS
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Automation Engineer
Moreno Valley, California, United States
$90k-$113k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Multinational technology focused on e-commerce and cloud computing.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or automation engineering, or 2+ years of relevant automation experience; PLC programming, control systems, robotics, and flexible shift availability required.
PLC, PC, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, SCADA, HMI, RSLogix5000, Studio 5000, FT View, Ladder Logic, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Codesys
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Automation Software Engineer – PC & Industrial Controls Integration
Fremont, California, United States
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Pivotal Systems
Pivotal SystemsASX: PVS: Private semiconductor equipment manufacturer supplying gas-flow control platforms to chipmakers and equipment manufacturers.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical engineering or computer discipline and approximately 3+ years developing industrial automation, equipment-control, or process-control systems. Requires PLC programming, hardware integration, I/O, communications, schematics, and troubleshooting.
Beckhoff, TwinCAT 3, PLC, IEC 61131-3, Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Ladder Logic, C#, .NET, C++, Python, Windows, EtherCAT, TwinCAT ADS, RS-232, RS-485, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, UDP, OPC UA, CAN, CANopen, SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Visual Studio, Git, SECS/GEM
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Principal Controls Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$176k-$254k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bloom Energy
Bloom EnergyNYSE: BE: Manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems for onsite power.
8+ YOEDegree in engineering,8+ years controls experience in industrial/power/automotive/aerospace/automation,control theory and embedded systems expertise,MATLAB/Simulink experience,real-time integration and validation skills.
MATLAB/Simulink
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Controls Engineer
Denver or Salt Lake City or Sacramento or Portland or Boise
$115k-$150k/yr FieldFull Time
Barry-Wehmiller
Barry-Wehmiller: Manufactures industrial machinery for packaging and paper processing.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years of automation experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, control system design, instrumentation, commissioning, and industrial documentation. A relevant bachelor's degree is preferred.
PLC, HMI, SCADA, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition
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Instrumentation & Controls / Industrial Automation Engineer
Phoenix or Bakersfield
$82k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stantec
StantecNYSE, TSX: STN: Global design, engineering, and consulting firm.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 5–10 years heavy‑industry/control systems experience, PE (or ability) preferred, PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA experience, MS Office/MS Teams proficiency, ~10% travel.
MS Office, MS Teams, PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA
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Automation Engineer
Tempe or Phoenix or San Francisco
$130k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Azora
Azora: Space communications startup building modular optical ground stations for commercial and government missions’ laser downlinks to Earth.
5+ YOE5+ years building automation/control software for physical systems; BS/MS in CS/Robotics/Electrical/Mechatronics or related; strong Python and a systems language; hardware interface experience; automation to production 24/7.
Python, C++, Rust, Go, serial, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, CAN, INDI, ASCOM, SGP4, Skyfield, MQTT, ZeroMQ, gRPC, NTP, PTP, CI/CD
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Controls & Automation Tech
Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
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BlueScope
BlueScope: A global provider of innovative steel materials and building solutions.
Maintains industrial controls and automation systems, improves equipment reliability, manages repairs and spare parts, develops maintenance procedures and training, and supports engineering projects.
HMI, PLC, RCM
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Controls Hardware Engineer
San Leandro, California, United States
$138k-$207k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion: Developing pulsed magnetic fusion systems for clean energy production
5+ YOEBachelor's in electrical/controls engineering,5+ years in industrial automation/control systems,PLC and VFD experience,panel design,knowledge of NFPA and IEC61511,ability to produce requirements and detailed control documentation.
PLC, VFDs, CAD, EPLAN
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