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Automationtechies

Control Engineer

long beach, CA

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About this opportunity

Automationtechies lists this Control Engineer opportunity in long beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

This range is provided by Automationtechies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

(Location specific – must reside in SoCal or near Orlando, FL)

Thriving systems integration company in Orange County, CA, catering to food and beverage automated manufacturing market, needs an experienced Controls Engineer. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to develop their technical skillset across a broad range of automation technology, work in a variety of industrial environments for numerous Fortune 500 companies and develop industry-specific expertise. The company culture encourages a strong work/life balance, providing a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work remotely.

Base salary + Bonus + Benefits + 401K + Travel time pay on top of salary! Only 15% overnight travel , the rest is regional and will have you sleeping in your own bed at night!

Job Location: Work remotely in Southern CA or Orlando, FL Earn travel time pay on top of salary for local travel!

Responsibilities

Experience with creating and editing electrical drawings and CAD software such as Eplan or AutoCAD Electrical

Knowledge of practical/fundamental wiring practices for industrial control systems up to 600VAC motor power circuits, controls, discrete and analog signaling devices.

Experience in electrical control system design and engineering for machinery, including programming, start-up and debugging processes.

Experience with PLC Logic using Rockwell, Beckhoff, Siemens, ABB or equivalent.

Experience with Factory Talk ME/SE/Optix and other HMI products.

Experience with ISO13849 and Functional Machine Safety

Perform onsite programming and electrical troubleshooting service calls with existing automation equipment including VFDs, Servo Drives, PLCs, HMIs, Sensors, Relays, Motors, etc.

Comfortable working with a variety of automation hardware and software platforms

Develop electrical Bill of Materials and appropriately size electrical components in a controls enclosure

Create controls architectural layouts

Interpret and redline electrical schematics

Communicate with customers and team members in a timely and professional manner

Skillsets and Qualifications

3-5 years of experience as a controls engineer

Strong understanding and the ability to develop PLC & HMI applications

Proven collaborator; able to leverage individual strengths to provide value to the entire team and customers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read, markup, and modify electrical schematics in .pdf format

Hands‑on experience with low voltage (480V and below) electrical applications

Experience with the following automation disciplines: PLC Programming / HMI Development / Variable Frequency Drives / Motion Control / Industrial Networks / Sensors

Ability to develop and grow strong customer relationships

Consistently takes initiative and efficiently manages schedule

Solid problem‑solving skills and displays acts of resourcefulness

Travel will be about 15% local, 15% nationally

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

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Worksite address

long beach, CA, 90899, US

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