Talent.com
Liberty Jobs
Lead Electrical Controls Engineer - Motion Control & Servo SystemsLiberty Jobs • Thousand Oaks, CA
No longer accepting applications
Lead Electrical Controls Engineer - Motion Control & Servo Systems

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer - Motion Control & Servo Systems

Liberty Jobs • Thousand Oaks, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Details:

Lead Controls Engineer – Motion Control & Automation

Location: Southern California

Position Summary

We are seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership for the development of advanced motion control and automation systems. This individual will lead complex engineering projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with product management and executive leadership, and play a key role in defining future control technologies and automation solutions.

This position is ideal for an experienced controls professional with a strong background in servo systems, motor control, industrial automation, robotics, and embedded control architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced motion control and automation solutions.
  • Serve as the technical authority for motion control applications, closed-loop control systems, and industrial automation technologies.
  • Develop and validate control algorithms for precision positioning, velocity, and torque control applications.
  • Lead system architecture efforts involving servo drives, motors, encoders, sensors, PLCs, and industrial communication networks.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, technology roadmaps, and development strategies.
  • Support complex customer applications and provide high-level technical troubleshooting.
  • Lead product verification, validation, and root-cause analysis activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and strategic engineering discussions.
  • Support new product development from concept through production release.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in controls engineering, motion control, robotics, industrial automation, or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of servo drives, motor control systems, feedback devices, and closed-loop control architectures.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, CANopen, Profibus, or similar.
  • Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
  • Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting robotics, autonomous systems, warehouse automation, semiconductor equipment, manufacturing automation, or other advanced motion control applications.
  • Knowledge of control theory, PID tuning, motion profiling, and advanced motor control techniques.
  • Experience with C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or embedded systems development.
  • Familiarity with industrial safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Previous experience in a technical leadership, lead engineer, or principal engineer role.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance bonus potential
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative engineering environment working on cutting-edge automation technologies

Keywords: Lead Controls Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Motion Control Engineer, Servo Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Industrial Controls Engineer, Principal Controls Engineer, Technical Lead.

Create a job alert for this search

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer - Motion Control & Servo Systems • Thousand Oaks, CA

Similar jobs

Program Manager

Teledyne Vision SolutionsCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

Teledyne Imaging Sensors is an integral member of the Digital Imaging Segment of Teledyne Technologies.Imaging Sensors provides advanced imaging solutions for a variety of customers, including the ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Technical Transfer & Process Improvement

HygienaCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

Director, Technical Transfer & Process Improvement.Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world.Hygiena's propr... Show more

 • Promoted

Sr Protein Design Product Owner

AmgenNewbury Park, CA, United States
Full-time

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Program Manager

HEICOCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

Lucix Corporation, a subsidiary of HEICO's Electronic Technologies Group has steadily evolved to become the world leader in RF Active and Passive Units, Subsystems, and Assemblies, for Commercial, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Manager of Applications Engineering (Bioprocessing Design)

MeissnerCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

Manager of Applications Engineering.Step into a role where your leadership sparks innovation.As the Manager of Applications Engineering, you'll lead a dynamic team, solve complex customer needs, an... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Sourcing Engineer

MeissnerCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

As the Senior Sourcing Engineer, you bridge Engineering and Procurement at a strategic level, leveraging deep technical expertise to unlock supplier innovation, accelerate program execution, and al... Show more

 • Promoted

Engineering Manager

CalTek StaffingCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

We partner with a critically integrated leader in the development and manufacturing of power electronics and control systems just a few minutes inland from Port Hueneme and NAS Point Magu.Recognize... Show more

 • Promoted

Sales Manager Renewable Energy

DEXCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

DEX has been a leading global provider of supply chain solutions since 1980.DEX manufactures, distributes, and repairs electronic parts and assemblies for its customers.DEX has deep capabilities in... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Program Specialist - Test, Configuration Management

AmentumCamarillo, CA, United States
Part-time

Senior Program Specialist - Test, Configuration Management.We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as an independent technical exper... Show more

 • Promoted

Sr. Global Product Manager - Molecular Diagnostics

HygienaCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

Sr Global Product Manager - Molecular Diagnostics.Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world.Hygiena's propri... Show more

 • Promoted

Program Director, Space

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense CompanyMoorpark, CA, United States
Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within our Space Segment business.This individual will own both customer relationships and program execution, ensuring exce... Show more

 • Promoted

Project Leader/ Manager - AI & Data (1250)

AXTRIANewbury Park, CA, United States
Full-time

Project Lead / Manager For Ai & Data Practice.We are looking for a Project Lead / Manager for our AI & Data practice.Success in this position requires managing data solution projects (both consulti... Show more

 • Promoted

Enterprise Programs Management Director

AmgenNewbury Park, CA, United States
Full-time

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients.At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all... Show more

 • Promoted

Fiber Project Manager

HHM Facility Management, LLCMoorpark, CA, United States
Full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to oversee the deployment of a large-scale fiber optic network in Ventura County, CA.This role requires a deep understanding of the f... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Engineering - SDS TechMoorpark, California, United States

2KMoorpark, CA, United States
Full-time

Director, Engineering - Sds Tech.K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company,... Show more

 • Promoted

Program Director, Space

Ensign-Bickford IndustriesMoorpark, CA, United States
Full-time

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company Program Director.At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our peop... Show more

 • Promoted

R&D Manager

SandvikCamarillo, CA, United States
Full-time

Sandvik is on the lookout for a dynamic R&D Manager to join our team onsite in Camarillo, California.As the Engineering Manager in our R&D organization, you will lead a high-performing team of engi... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Subcontracts Manager

Teledyne Vision SolutionsNewbury Park, CA, United States
Full-time

Teledyne Scientific Company, the central Research Lab of Teledyne Technologies, is a cutting edge R&D organization with more than 60 years of legacy of new technology development and transition.The... Show more

 • Promoted

Hardware Engineering Manager CA

Professional Recruiters IncNewbury Park, CA, United States
Full-time

Hardware Manager - Relocation is available for the right Candidate Perform high-speed empirical and analytical signal integrity evaluations of interconnects.Validate designs and correlate measureme... Show more

 • Promoted

Program Manager - Veeva Vault

Omni InclusiveNewbury Park, CA, United States
Full-time

The Program Manager will oversee and manage projects within the Veeva Vault Platform, focusing on eTMF solutions.With a hybrid work model and day shift, the role requires a strategic approach to pr... Show more