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Senior Controls Engineer

Sacramento, CA

On-site Full time

$128,000 to $163,000 a year

The employer is a systems integrator designing automated production lines and robotic work cells.

Our Sacramento office is growing, and we need a Senior Controls Engineer who can lead technical work from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative electrical & computer engineering group and report to the electrical & computer engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Sacramento location.

What you’ll do

  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs for automated equipment
  • Design control panels and electrical schematics
  • Integrate robots, vision systems and safety devices
  • Commission equipment on site and train operators
  • Develop HMI and SCADA screens
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Commissioning experience
  • Willingness to travel to job sites
  • Ability to read electrical schematics
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • Experience with FANUC or ABB robots
  • Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 13849)

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $128,000 – $163,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Employee assistance program
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Annual professional development and certification budget
  • Health savings account with employer contribution

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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