Automation and Controls Engineer

Automationtechies is partnering with a well-established engineering consulting firm in search of an Automation and Controls Engineer to join their team in San Diego, CA. This is a permanent opportunity for a hands-on automation engineer with a strong programming background ready to take ownership of projects from concept through commissioning, delivering automation and custom software solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development applications across a wide range of industries.

This role offers a competitive base salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and bonuses.

Overview:

• Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.

• Work across a variety of industrial automation technologies including motion control, robotics, and machine vision.

• Support system architecture design and execute projects across the full lifecycle from concept through commissioning.

• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites.

• Work directly with customers to manage project communication and deliverables while building sales, project management, and business development skills.

• Lead or support technical teams and mentor junior engineers.

• Continuously learn and apply new automation technologies and best practices.

• Travel approximately 25–40% to customer sites for startup and troubleshooting activities.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of industrial automation experience required.

• Hands-on experience with PLCs, motion control, process control, robotics, machine vision, and SCADA systems.

• Strong programming background including object-oriented and text-based programming.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work directly with customers.

• Strong communication and proposal development skills.

• Comfortable leading or supporting technical teams and mentoring junior engineers.

• Willingness to travel approximately 25–40%.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or a related field required.

• Minimum college GPA of 3.2 required; 3.4 or higher strongly preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.