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Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Newark, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $140,000–$155,000🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, implement, and support PLC-based automation and machine vision systems for high-volume manufacturing in life sciences and diagnostics.

Role type

Senior IC automation controls engineer

Builds

PLC control systems, HMIs, vision inspection systems, and automated manufacturing equipment

Domain

Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, high-volume manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

PLC programming (Rockwell RS Logix-5000, FactoryTalk), HMI development, machine vision (Cognex In-Sight, VisionPro, deep learning), industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link, OPC UA), motion control (Fanuc robots, VFDs, servo systems), IEC 61131-3 standards, equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), electrical design review

Preferred skills

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Technologies

Rockwell RS Logix-5000, FactoryTalk, Cognex In-Sight, VisionPro, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link, OPC UA, Fanuc robots

Responsibilities

Design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and user interface software; Implement and integrate vision inspection systems; Support system commissioning, equipment upgrades, and validation activities; Participate in design reviews, electrical design/code reviews, and cross-functional problem solving

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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