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Senior Automation Controls Engineer

San Mateo, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $147,000–$147,000🗓 2026-06-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, implement, and support automated manufacturing systems for drone production lines, integrating control systems, robotics, and SCADA platforms.

Role type

Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Builds

Automated manufacturing equipment for drone production (dispensing, fastening, soldering)

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC programming, SCADA system design, industrial robotics integration, electromechanical troubleshooting, system architecture design, electrical schematics, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Robotic dispensing, automated fastening, robotic soldering, machine vision, MES integration, motion control systems, Python programming

Technologies

Ignition, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Python, structured text

Responsibilities

Design and maintain control systems for automated manufacturing equipment; Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems; Integrate and support industrial robotics for dispensing, fastening, and soldering; Develop system architectures, electrical schematics, and documentation; Diagnose and resolve controls and automation issues on the production floor; Collaborate with manufacturing, process, and quality engineering teams; Implement data collection and monitoring solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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