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Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Redondo Beach$150k - $185kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer responsible for design and commissioning of industrial machinery and systems for R&D, test, and production, collaborating with a fast-paced agile team.

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of equipment design from concept, requirements, and commissioning
  • Generate necessary schematics and for electrical and fluid systems in EPlan to required standards
  • Write and debug software for PLCs in TwinCAT that is maintainable and scalable
  • Programming of various industrial controls hardware (VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, etc.)
  • Selecting of application specific hardware (circuit protection, VFDs, motion systems, robots, etc.)
  • Development of HMIs that are easy to use, functional, and can be used for diagnostics & troubleshooting
  • Work with end users for end users to ensure equipment meets design intent

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
  • 5+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
  • 5+ years of PLC programming experience

Skills

Required:Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering fieldPLC programmingTwinCATElectrical & fluid system schematics
Nice to have:EPlanHMI developmentIndustrial safety standardsSafety standards knowledge (UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79)Industrial protocolsVendor collaborationHazard risk assessments

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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