Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA

• Irvine, CA

• Anaheim, CA

Full-TimeOn-Site$130,000 - $150,000 /yr

Posted September 29, 2026

Title:

Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Salary:

$130,000 - $150,000 + 5% bonus

Location:

Huntington Beach, CA (On-Site)

Requirements:

Project Leadership/Managment; PLC/HMI Programming, Robotics, manufacturing experience Position Overview Join a leading manufacturer investing heavily in automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies. This role will lead automation projects from concept through implementation, driving improvements in productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with industrial automation, robotics, PLC programming, and project leadership within a manufacturing environment. What You Will Be Doing Lead automation projects from design through deployment

Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control systems

Support the integration of new automated manufacturing equipment

Troubleshoot complex automation and controls issues

Improve production processes, efficiency, and equipment reliability

Develop and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation

Design and support electrical control panels

Validate automation systems and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams

Provide technical leadership and training to operations and maintenance personnel

Analyze production data and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers as needed What You Need for This Position Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or related field

8+ years of manufacturing engineering or automation experience

Experience leading automation projects in a manufacturing environment

Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience

HMI programming and controls troubleshooting experience

Experience with robotics, including Star Automation, Yushin, and/or 6-axis robots

Experience with servo systems, stepper motors, and motion control

Ability to create and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control systems

AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience

Knowledge of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Preferred Qualifications Injection molding manufacturing experience

SCADA system experience

Database experience

GD&T knowledge

Experience with automated equipment design and integration

International vendor or multi-site manufacturing support experience Benefits $130,000 - $150,000 + 5% bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position. Preferred Skills

PLCHMIMotion ControlRoboticsManufacturingProject Management6-axiscontrol panelsFanucPneumatics

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Job ID:

WO2-1998314

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