Controls and Automation Engineer

Menlo Park, California, United StatesOnsiteContract$100,000–$200,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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We are seeking an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering, specifically within manufacturing or production environments. The role requires hands-on experience with PLC platforms like Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Allen-Bradley, strong proficiency in IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text), and a solid understanding of industrial sensors, actuators, electrical control systems, panel design, and industrial networking protocols. Experience with version control systems like Git is also required. Preferred qualifications include experience with motion control, robotics, EtherCAT, OT networks, and higher-level software systems like MES and SCADA.

Required Qualifications

5–10 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Beckhoff TwinCAT (TwinCAT 3), Allen-Bradley
Strong proficiency in IEC 61131-3 with emphasis on Structured Text
Proven experience delivering industrial automation projects in manufacturing or production environments
Solid understanding of: Industrial sensors and actuators | Electrical control systems and panel design | Industrial networking and fieldbus protocol
Experience using Git or similar version control systems in a professional environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with motion control, robotics, or high-performance automation systems
Familiarity with EtherCAT architecture and performance tuning
Experience with industrial networks (OT networks)
Experience working alongside MES, SCADA, or higher-level software systems
Prior experience acting as a technical lead on projects

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Total experience in Beckhoff

Experience:

beckhoff: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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