Sr/Staff Automation Controls Engineer
$131,700–$209,030 year
On-siteSan Carlos, California, United States
Job Summary
Own electromechanical, software, and commissioning aspects of custom manufacturing equipment for Joby S4 aircraft assembly and testing. Design scalable PLC software in Structured Text, create reusable libraries, and develop intuitive HMIs for machine diagnostics. Deliver complete electrical design packages including schematics, panel layouts, wiring documentation, and bills of materials. Partner with manufacturing engineers to bring assembly and test processes to production. Requires BS in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of automation controls experience. Base pay ranges from $131,700 to $209,030 annually with RSUs, plus comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match and paid time off.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 6+ years of experience developing automation controls in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in structured text PLC programming
- Strong foundation in electrical panel design and component selection
- Proficiency in electrical schematic authoring
- Hands-on experience building and wiring electrical panels for assembly and/or test equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience programming Beckhoff PLCs using Structured Text (IEC 61131-3/TwinCAT), Python, C, C++, C#, and/or Visual Basic .NET
- Experience with EtherCAT, TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, and other common industrial communication protocols
- Experience with Ignition Perspective
- Proficiency with FANUC robots
- Familiarity with motion control using Bosch Rexroth and/or Beckhoff platforms
- Experience designing electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience with industrial vision systems, including Cognex, FANUC iRVision, and Keyence
- Experience selecting and integrating precision sensors, DAQs, and instrumentation
- Experience integrating PLCs, SCADA, and MES systems
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, and UL 508A requirements for industrial control systems
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