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Controls Hardware Design Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Controls Engineer

Long Beach, CA ยท On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Controls EngineerLocation Onsite - Industrial Manufacturing / Stamping Operations Travel Required ... Key ResponsibilitiesHMI Design * Create new HMI programs using GP-Pro software on Proface hardware.

Principal Controls Engineer

Petaluma, CA ยท On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

Key Responsibilities โ€ข Design, program, test, and troubleshoot control systems and controls hardware. โ€ข Support pilot projects and field operations. โ€ข Provide electrical and controls support ...

Automation & Controls Specialist

Mojave, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $133K/yr

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

Automation/Controls Engineer II

Carlsbad, CA ยท On-site

$86K - $114K/yr

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 ...

Automation/Controls Engineer II

Carlsbad, CA ยท On-site

$86K - $114K/yr

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 ...

Automation/Controls Engineer III

Carlsbad, CA ยท On-site

$86K - $112K/yr

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 ...

Automation/Controls Engineer II

Carlsbad, CA ยท On-site

$86K - $114K/yr

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 ...

Automation/Controls Engineer III

Carlsbad, CA ยท On-site

$86K - $114K/yr

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 ...

Controls Engineer

Long Beach, CA ยท On-site

$46 - $51/hr

Electrical hardware design and modification experience. * Experience with equipment demolition ... Equivalent work experience in controls engineering and industrial automation. Founded in 2010 and ...

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Controls Hardware Design information

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 Engineer

K&K Technical

Long Beach, CA โ€ข On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Controls EngineerLocation

Onsite โ€“ Industrial Manufacturing / Stamping Operations
Travel Required โ€“ Canada, Mexico, and Customer Sites

1480725


About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to support electrical design, PLC programming, commissioning, and automation upgrades for mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses.

This role is responsible for the complete controls lifecycle including HMI development, PLC and Safety PLC programming, electrical hardware design, panel layouts, field device layouts, risk assessments, installation supervision, and full-line commissioning.

The ideal candidate brings strong industrial automation experience with the ability to lead electrical and controls efforts from concept through startup in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


Key ResponsibilitiesHMI Design
  • Create new HMI programs using GP-Pro software on Proface hardware.

  • Modify and enhance existing HMI programs.

  • Validate HMI functionality during customer buyoffs and commissioning.

PLC Design & Programming
  • Create and modify PLC programs using:

    • Studio 5000

    • RSLinx

    • IAB

    • MPE720

    • PCwin

    • Memosoft

    • Simatic Step 7

  • Support controls programming across Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Toyopuc, and Yaskawa platforms.

  • Review and validate PLC logic during customer acceptance testing.

Safety PLC Design
  • Develop and modify Safety PLC programs using Allen-Bradley and Siemens safety systems.

  • Validate machine safety logic during commissioning and buyoff activities.

  • Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards.

Electrical & Hardware Design
  • Create and modify electrical hardwire layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and IAB.

  • Develop panel layouts and field device layouts.

  • Support electrical hardware selection and system modifications.

  • Review and confirm electrical designs during customer buyoffs.

Risk Assessments
  • Conduct risk assessments related to:

    • Hardware selection

    • Installation timing

    • Project planning

    • Equipment upgrades

  • Support mitigation planning and safe implementation strategies.

Installation Supervision
  • Supervise engineers, electricians, and millwrights during installation activities.

  • Provide technical direction during equipment upgrades.

  • Resolve field installation challenges in real time.

Full Line Commissioning
  • Support complete line startup and commissioning.

  • Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

  • Validate equipment performance and production readiness.

  • Provide startup support before, during, and after installation.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field; OR equivalent hands-on experience.

  • Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi preferred).

  • AutoCAD Electrical experience.

  • Electrical hardware design and modification experience.

  • Experience with industrial equipment installation and co