Sr Automation & Controls Engineer

Senior Automation & Controls EngineerSacramento, CA$105,000 – $135,00 Bonus Eligible Paid RelocationWe 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” SkillsIndustrial 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.

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