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Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$146k2026-09-10 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)Security clearance required

Core

Design, develop, document, and manage controls systems for manufacturing automation across factories, including initial ideation, commissioning, and hand-off to sustainment teams.

Role type

Senior IC controls engineer (manufacturing automation)

Builds

Automated manufacturing systems, PLC logic, HMIs/SCADA screens, and production lines for defense technology manufacturing

Domain

Defense technology / Manufacturing Automation

Required skills

PLC programming (Allen Bradley & Siemens), Ignition SCADA development, electrical design CAD (AutoCAD Elec, Eplan), servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, safety buyoffs, IT/OT systems integration, MES/QMS integration

Preferred skills

UL508A MTR Certification, Ignition Gold Certification, TUV FS Engineer Certification

Technologies

Allen Bradley, Siemens, Ignition by Inductive Automation, AutoCAD Elec, Eplan

Responsibilities

Architect and debug object-oriented PLC logic for high-volume manufacturing; Generate and enforce internal standards for control systems architectures and regulatory compliance; Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into automation equipment; Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures; Design functional HMIs/SCADA screens aligned with internal branding standards; Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and drive continuous improvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC