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Ridgewood or New York City or Oakland or Santa Monica
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Scale Microgrids
Scale Microgrids: Provides turnkey microgrid and distributed energy infrastructure solutions.
4+ YOEExperience designing and programming PLC-based control systems, troubleshooting ladder logic, and working with distributed energy resources (batteries, solar, generators, switchgear). Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years experience or equivalent; strong problem-solving and controls engineering skills.
PLC, Ladder Logic
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Calabasas, California, United States
$120k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
Wunderlich-Malec
Wunderlich-Malec: Designs and integrates advanced control and automation systems.
5+ YOE5+ years controls engineering experience; BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering preferred; proficiency with PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, industrial protocols, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
PLC, SCADA, HMI, AVEVA, Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk ViewStudio, Ignition Perspective/Vision, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, ladder logic, structured text
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San Luis Obispo, California, United States
$110k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
2+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 2+ years in controls, test automation, or propulsion; experience with data acquisition; knowledge of real-time control; hands-on lab work; US person.
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, PLC, C/C++
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Santa Ana, California, United States
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Precision Castparts Corp.
Precision Castparts Corp.NYSE: BRK.B: Manufacturer of complex metal components for aerospace and industrial markets.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering; 5-8 years electrical/controls experience; PLC/HMI design; electrical codes knowledge; strong communication; able to work independently.
PLC, HMI, Electrical schematics, SQL, SCADA, Device Net, Ethernet, Control Net, RSLogix 500, ControlLogix, Allen-Bradley
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Goodyear or Modesto
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E Tech Group
E Tech Group: Provides industrial automation and control systems integration services.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering; 2-5 years experience; consulting experience; troubleshooting control systems; Ignition Perspective; Rockwell PLC/SCADA expertise; industrial automation; willing to travel up to 50%
Rockwell Automation, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, GE, Siemens, Modicon, Proficy, Wonderware, Ignition Perspective, HMI, SCADA
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Controls Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$115k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
AlfaTech
AlfaTech: Provides engineering design and technology consulting for building projects.
5+ YOEFive+ years in controls design for data centers or building automation; Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; PLC/BMS experience; strong communication and problem-solving; hybrid San Jose role.
PLC, BMS, Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
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Controls Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Mind Robotics
Mind Robotics: Develops generalized physical AI and robotic systems for industrial environments.
M.S./Ph.D. or equivalent experience in controls/robotics, demonstrated experience designing and deploying control systems, strong control theory background, simulation tool proficiency, hardware tuning experience, and proficiency in C/C++ or Rust.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Julia, C, C++, Rust, ROS2
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Senior Controls Engineer
Livermore, California, United States
$128k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GILLIG
GILLIG: Designs and manufactures heavy-duty transit buses for public transportation.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years engineering experience (automotive/heavy-vehicle preferred). Expertise in control systems, CAN-Bus/LIN/Ethernet, PLCs, C/C++ or MATLAB Simulink, BOM/PLM/version control, and hands-on troubleshooting/validation.
MATLAB Simulink, C/C++, CAN-Bus, LIN, Ethernet, Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLC, BOM, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
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Houston or San Francisco or Long Beach
$90k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Giga Energy
Giga Energy: Manufactures electrical infrastructure and operates modular AI data centers.
3+ YOE3+ years PLC/HMI programming and commissioning; AUTOCAD; PID control; VFD drives; read P&ID; industrial protocols; Electrical/Controls degree or related experience.
Rockwell Automation, AutoCAD, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, VFD drives, Allen-Bradley drives, ABB drives, P&ID diagrams
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Robot Controls Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
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Rhoda AI
Rhoda AI: Developing generalist robotic intelligence for real-world industrial automation.
4+ YOE4+ years in robotics control software; strong C++, Python, or Rust; ROS/ROS2 experience; onboard control software, motion planning, state estimation; hardware interfacing and debugging across the stack.
C++, Python, Rust, ROS/ROS2, control systems, motion planning, state estimation, actuator interfaces
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Controls Engineer
San Francisco or Toronto
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Human Computer Lab
Human Computer Lab: A robotics research lab focusing on human-robot interaction and expressive robot motion.
Masters/PhD in robotics or related field; hands-on control systems on real robots; proficient in C++/Python; ROS/ROS2 experience; CAD tools; hardware debugging; URDF and simulators; impedance/torque/whole-body control; sensor fusion; embedded programming; expressive motion.
C++, Python, ROS, ROS2, SolidWorks, Onshape, URDF, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, Oscilloscope, Embedded Systems
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Controls Engineer, Robotics
Austin or New York or San Francisco or Seattle
$197k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Fluidstack
Fluidstack: Provides high-performance cloud GPU infrastructure for AI development.
Experience engineering controls for production robotic or automated systems, functional safety and safety PLCs, fleet integration, on-site commissioning and cross-discipline debugging.
ROS, AMR, safety PLCs, fleet managers
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Controls Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
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Humble Robotics
Humble Robotics: Developing autonomous, electric, cabless heavy-duty freight haulers.
BS/MS/PhD in CS/EE/Robotics or equivalent experience; strong control theory; real-time hardware experience; Rust/C++; ROS/ROS2; US work eligibility.
Rust, C++, ROS/ROS2, Autoware, Iceoryx, Casadi, Acado, Bazel
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Senior Controls Engineer
Alameda, California, United States
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boxbot
Boxbot: Automated vertical package handling and sorting for logistics facilities.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or CS or 5+ years controls experience; PLC programming (Beckhoff preferred), Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), servo/VFD setup, OPC-UA integration, CAD schematics, test-driven development.
Beckhoff TwinCAT, Structured Text (IEC 61131-3), OPC-UA, TwinCAT HMI, WinCC, Ignition, AutoCAD, C++, Linux, Yaskawa, BOS
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Controls Engineer
Santa Barbara or United States or North America
$155k-$175k/yr RemoteFull Time
CrossnoKaye
CrossnoKaye: Develops AI-driven automation platforms for industrial facility optimization.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 36 months experience in industrial automation, deep PLC knowledge and ladder logic programming, experience with SCADA, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
ATLAS, PLCs, SCADA, ladder logic
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Controls Engineer
Newport Beach, California, United States
$90k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Clean Energy
Clean EnergyNasdaq: CLNE: Providing natural gas and renewable fuels for transportation fleets.
6+ YOEBachelor’s in Automation Engineering or related field; 6-9 years PLC/HMI design and programming; SCADA experience; valid driver license; travel up to 20%
PLC, HMI, SCADA, AutoCAD
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Controls Engineer
Marina or Irvine
$120k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ALTEN
ALTENEuronext Paris: ATE: Provides engineering and technology consulting services to industrial clients.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 3+ years Ignition SCADA experience, OPC/TCP integration with MES, SQL transactional logging, scripting (Jython/Python), and onsite commissioning in manufacturing.
Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation), Ignition Perspective, Ignition Vision, TCP/OPC, OPC UA, OPC DA, TCP/IP, MQTT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, SQL, Jython, Python, INSIGHTqc, IC-D controllers, MES, Apriso, iBase-t, Solumina
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Electrical Controls Engineer
Mountain View, California, United States
$97k-$209k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Beyond New Horizons
Beyond New Horizons: Provides test operations and sustainment services for aerospace facilities.
2+ YOEBachelor's in electrical/controls engineering (ABET) required, U.S. citizenship required, minimum 2 years relevant engineering experience, experience with power and control systems, PLC/SCADA/CAE/CAD experience, strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
PLC, SCADA, CAE, CAD
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Lead Controls Engineer
Cerritos, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Upwing Energy
Upwing Energy: Developer of subsurface compression technology for gas production.
5+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in Controls or Electrical Engineering; 5+ years in motor controls/industrial automation; strong control theory, Allen-Bradley PLC; CAN/MODBUS/TCP/IP; C/C++/Python; problem solving and communication.
Allen-Bradley PLC, CAN, MODBUS, TCP/IP, C, C++, Python
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Controls Design Engineer
Simi Valley, California, United States
$100k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ATC Automation
ATC Automation: Designs and builds custom automated assembly and test systems.
5+ YOEDesign and program PLC/HMI/robotics control systems, read electrical/pneumatic schematics, troubleshoot automated equipment; bachelor’s preferred; 5+ years controls experience.
VB.NET, C, .NET, COM/ActiveX, AutoCAD Electrical, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Cognex, Keyence
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