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Controls Hardware Design Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Pacific Fusion

Controls Hardware Engineer

San Leandro, CA

$94K - $122K/yr

Why This Role Matters As a Controls Hardware Engineer, you will be an instrumental part of ... Primarily you will take those requirements and design significant parts of our main control system.

Pacific Fusion

Controls Hardware Engineer

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$138K - $207K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring diagrams for 24VDC control and 480VAC drive power systems * Specify and integrate PLC, HMI, and communication hardware * Configure and ...

Raya Workforce

Principal Controls Engineer

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Design, program, test, and troubleshoot control systems and controls hardware. * Support pilot projects and field operations. * Provide electrical and controls support for laboratory equipment ...

Impulse Space

Automation & Controls Specialist

Mojave, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

This includes electrical wiring, pneumatics, PLCs, and industrial controls hardware ... Review and redline drawings and technical documentation and provide design feedback to engineering

Impulse Space

Automation & Controls Specialist

Mojave, CA · On-site

$100K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Install industrial controls hardware to NFPA 70 and NFPA 79 standards * Wire and/or modify control ... Review and redline drawings and technical documentation and provide design feedback to engineering

Dennis Group

Automation/Controls Engineer, Mid-Level

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Automation/Controls Engineers are frequently facing engineering challenges in applying standard ... Both software and hardware design and troubleshooting skills and abilities is required for this ...

Dennis Group

Automation/Controls Engineer, Mid-Level

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$86K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Automation/Controls Engineers are frequently facing engineering challenges in applying standard ... Both software and hardware design and troubleshooting skills and abilities is required for this ...

Impulse Space

Automation & Controls Specialist

Redondo Beach, CA

$88K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Program and configure industrial controls hardware, including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, and ... Collaborate with engineering on control architecture, device selection, and design improvements

Dennis Group

Senior Automation/Controls Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$100K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our automation & controls engineers are frequently facing engineering challenges in applying ... Both software and hardware design and troubleshooting skills and abilities is required for this ...

Impulse Space

Automation & Controls Specialist

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Program and configure industrial controls hardware, including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, and ... Collaborate with engineering on control architecture, device selection, and design improvements

Dennis Group

Senior Automation/Controls Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our automation & controls engineers are frequently facing engineering challenges in applying ... Both software and hardware design and troubleshooting skills and abilities is required for this ...

Western Digital

Hardware Engineer

San Jose, CA

$144K - $191K/yr

... controls advanced storage devices. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, building reliable, high-performance firmware that enables world-class products. What you'll do * Design ...

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What is the difference between Controls Hardware Design vs Controls Systems Engineer?

AspectControls Hardware DesignControls Systems Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning and developing control hardware componentsDesigning and integrating control systems and software
CredentialsElectrical engineering degree, hardware certificationsElectrical/software engineering degree, control system certifications
Work EnvironmentHardware labs, manufacturing facilitiesControl room, software development labs
Industry UsageManufacturing, automation, roboticsIndustrial automation, process control, systems integration

Controls Hardware Design focuses on creating the physical control components, while Controls Systems Engineer works on the overall control system integration, including software. Both roles often collaborate but differ mainly in their scope and technical focus.

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Controls Hardware Engineer

Pacific Fusion

San Leandro, CA

$94K - $122K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Why This Role Matters

As a Controls Hardware Engineer, you will be an instrumental part of interfacing between project teams and gathering controls oriented requirements. Primarily you will take those requirements and design significant parts of our main control system. This role requires an individual who has a passion for controls engineering, and would like to grow in hardware design and implementation.

What You'll Do
  • Requirements & System Definition
    • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and system stakeholders to develop, document, and validate control system requirements
    • Translate functional and safety requirements into detailed control logic, hardware specifications, and test criteria
    • Participate in design and hazard reviews to ensure system requirements align with performance, safety, and reliability goals
  • Control System Design and Implementation
    • Develop control architectures for safety-critical and utility systems
    • Design electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring diagrams for 24VDC control and 480VAC drive power systems
    • Specify and integrate PLC, HMI, and communication hardware
    • Configure and commission VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems
    • Implement and verify safety interlock and process control logic in accordance with SIS and NFPA standards
  • Software Development and Integration
    • Develop and test PLC programs using structured and modular programming practices
    • Conduct system-level integration testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning support
    • Work with instrumentation and field devices to ensure proper control and feedback integration
  • Compliance and Documentation
    • Ensure system designs comply with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and SIS/IEC 61511 standards
    • Develop technical documentation including I/O lists, control narratives, functional requirements, and validation test procedures
    • Support safety validation, risk assessments, and functional testing throughout the system lifecycle
  • Collaboration and Technical Leadership
    • Serve as a technical point of contact for controls-related
      aspects of multidisciplinary projects
    • Work closely with fabrication, installation, and operations teams
      to ensure design intent and performance goals are achieved
    • Contribute to continuous improvement of design methods,
      documentation standards, and controls best practices
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or
    related field
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control system
    design
  • Proficiency with PLC-based systems
  • Experience with VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems
  • Familiarity with systems operating at 24VDC and 480VAC
  • Strong understanding of NFPA 70/70E/79 and functional safety (IEC
    61511) standards
  • Proven ability to develop system requirements and translate them into
    detailed design documentation
  • Industrial Panel/Cabinet design experience
Bonus Points For
  • Experience with safety PLCs and interlock logic design
  • Background in large scientific facilities, or other high-reliability
    environments
  • CAD experience, EPLAN experience is a significant plus!

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