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Automation Controls Engineer

Hadrian Automation· Engineering, Product, Design
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Los Angeles, CA$154k - $266kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Factory automation design and delivery for Hadrian's autonomous manufacturing platform, spanning mechanical systems, real-time control, and software architectures to optimize equipment, workflows, and data visibility across the factory.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement modular, scalable PLC software architectures across multiple manufacturing use cases
  • Oversee equipment deployment from design through commissioning in production environments
  • Develop reusable control libraries and frameworks to standardize equipment design across the organization
  • Architect multi-axis motion control solutions involving coordinated servo motors, robots, conveyance, and pneumatic actuators
  • Design robust industrial networking architectures for real-time control and process monitoring
  • Integrate equipment with high-level systems (SCADA, MES, ERP) to enable data visibility and traceability
  • Troubleshoot and optimize electrical systems, motor circuits, and power delivery in operational equipment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (electro-mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience
  • 5-10+ years designing and deploying automated industrial equipment
  • Proficiency programming on different industrial control platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Siemens S7 preferred)
  • Direct exposure to industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, ADS, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of automated equipment safety systems and protocols (TwinSAFE, SIMATIC Safety, FSoE, PROFIsafe, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming and control (Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA)
  • Demonstrated ability in industrial motion control (servo tuning, VFD configuration, axis coordination)
  • Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical systems for equipment (24VDC through 480VAC)
  • Strong collaborative skills working effectively with mechanical, software, manufacturing engineers, and build technicians

Skills

Required:PLC software architectureEquipment deployment and commissioningMulti-axis motion controlIndustrial networkingSystems integration (SCADA/MES/ERP)Electrical systems troubleshooting
Nice to have:Control libraries and frameworks

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  • 401k
  • Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Equity
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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