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Automation Controls Engineer

Hadrian Automation· Engineering, Product, Design
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San Francisco Bay Area, CA$154k - $266kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Factory automation role designing and delivering control systems for Hadrian’s autonomous manufacturing platform, spanning motion control, robotics, pneumatics, and industrial networking, with integration to SCADA/MES/ERP and ongoing optimization from design through commissioning.

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+ 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 programmingIndustrial networkingMotion controlRobot programmingElectrical systems design

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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