Sr Automation & Controls Engineer

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Sacramento, CA

$105,000 - $135,00 + Bonus Eligible + Paid Relocation

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the design and integration of sophisticated factory automation systems for a global leader. This role is at the intersection of hardware design and software logic. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of industrial control systems—from initial schematic capture and PLC programming to the deployment of robotics and high-speed Ethernet topologies.

Core Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Architect complex electrical control systems, including panel layouts, enclosures, and custom cabling using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

• Logic & Programming: Lead the development and programming of PLC-based control systems. Collaborate with software teams to integrate diagnostic functions and foundational system logic.

• Robotics & Hardware Integration: Integrate disparate industrial components, safety systems, and robotics into a seamless, high-performance automated environment.

• Technical Consultancy: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Management and Engineering teams to define requirements for new systems or large-scale modifications.

• Testing & Diagnostics: Utilize advanced hardware diagnostic instruments, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers, to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.

• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to assembly technicians and junior staff, ensuring documentation is precise and assembly processes are efficient.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and controls.

• PLC Expertise: Deep experience designing and integrating PLC-based factory control systems and industrial safety components.

• CAD Mastery: Strongly proficient in electrical schematic capture (AutoCAD/Visio) and 3D mechanical modeling (SolidWorks/Inventor).

• Problem Solving: A proven track record of troubleshooting "on the fly" in a complex, multi-system industrial environment.

Preferred "Power" Skills

• Industrial Networking: Experience with local Ethernet topologies and Ethernet analyzers.

• Advanced Robotics: Experience specifying and integrating robot controllers into larger industrial footprints.

• Power Distribution: Knowledge of specifying isolation transformers and power distribution for large facilities.