Thriving systems integration company in Orange County, CA, catering to food and beverage automated manufacturing market, needs experienced Controls and Automation Engineer.
Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to grow their technical skillset across a broad range of automation technology, work in a variety of industrial environments for numerous Fortune 500 companies, and develop industry-specific expertise.
The company culture encourages a strong work/life balance, providing a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work remotely.
Base salary + Bonus + Benefits + 401K + Travel time pay on top of salary!
Only 5% overnight travel, the rest is regional and will have you sleeping in your own bed at night!
Job Location: Work remotely from Los Angeles County / San Bernardino County / Orange County / Riverside County
– Earn travel time pay on top of salary for local travel!
Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications to meet specifications* Manage automation project complete lifecycle* Perform onsite programming and electrical troubleshooting service calls with existing automation equipment including; VFDs, Servo Drives, PLCs, HMIs, Sensors, Relays, Motors, etc.* Comfortable working with a variety of automation hardware and software platforms* Develop electrical Bill of Materials and appropriately size electrical components in a controls enclosure* Create controls architectural layouts* Interpret and redline electrical schematics* Communicate to customers and team members in a timely and professional manner* Write detailed service reports ?Skillsets and Qualifications * 3-5 years of experience as a controls engineer* Engineering Degree* Strong understanding and the ability to develop PLC & HMI applications* Proven collaborator; able to leverage individual strengths to provide value to the entire team and customers* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to read, mark up, and modify electrical schematics in .pdf format* Hands-on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications* Experience with the following automation disciplines* PLC Programming / HMI Development / Variable Frequency Drives / Motion Control / Industrial Networks / Sensors* Ability to develop and grow strong customer relationships* Consistently takes initiative and efficiently manages schedule* Solid problem-solving skills and displays acts of resourcefulness