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Tanisha Systems

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Control/Automation Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Automation Software Engineer Position Summary: We are seeking an Automation Software Engineer with ... Experience with HMI/GUI, data acquisition, process logging, SQL databases, and real-time monitoring

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Lancesoft INC

Control Automation Engineer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$42 - $45/hr

The role involves PLC programming, HMI/SCADA troubleshooting, automation project support, and diagnosing control, instrumentation, and electrical issues to minimize production downtime. Key ...

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Albireo Energy

Automation Engineer - Jr

Gambrills, MD · On-site

... mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role focuses on developing, deploying, and ... Develop, program, and maintain PLC control logic primarily using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell ...

Apple Inc.

$61K - $79K/yr

We are actively seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer who will thrive among a team of thinkers ... Design of data center automation and control systems for both electrical infrastructure: EPMS, MV ...

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Controls Engineer, Data Center Engineering

Dallas, TX

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Can you bridge the worlds of electrical power control and mechanical building automation, bringing ... We are actively seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer who will thrive among a team of thinkers ...

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Controls Engineer, Data Center Engineering

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Can you bridge the worlds of electrical power control and mechanical building automation, bringing ... We are actively seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer who will thrive among a team of thinkers ...

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Controls Engineer, Data Center Engineering

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Can you bridge the worlds of electrical power control and mechanical building automation, bringing ... We are actively seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer who will thrive among a team of thinkers ...

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How much do data center control automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for data center control automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Center Control Automation Engineer vs Data Center Technician?

AspectData Center Control Automation EngineerData Center Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in electrical, computer engineering, or related field; certifications like CCNA or Cisco certifications are commonHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications like CompTIA A+ or Cisco CCNA are often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesigning, programming, and maintaining automation systems in data centersInstalling, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and network equipment in data centers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by data center operators, automation service providers, and large IT companiesEmployed by data center facilities, IT service providers, and hardware vendors

The Data Center Control Automation Engineer focuses on designing and managing automation systems to optimize data center operations, while the Data Center Technician handles hardware installation and maintenance. Both roles are essential but differ in technical focus and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Data Center Control Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,126 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Control/Automation Engineer

Fremont, CA • On-site

Tanisha Systems
1 - 5K employees
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$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Automation Software Engineer


Position Summary:
We are seeking an Automation Software Engineer with strong experience in PC-based industrial automation, PLC/IPC systems, instrumentation, industrial networking, and real-time control. The engineer will develop, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot software and control systems connecting industrial PCs, controllers, I/O, sensors, actuators, and process equipment.


Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of industrial automation, equipment-control, or process-control experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Beckhoff CX/C-series controllers.
  • PLC programming using IEC 61131-3, especially Structured Text (ST); FBD/Ladder knowledge.
  • Experience with EtherCAT, EtherCAT device mapping, PDO configuration, distributed I/O, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with TwinCAT ADS and PC-to-controller communication.
  • Programming experience in C#/.NET, C++, or Python for PC-side automation applications.
  • Strong understanding of industrial analog/digital I/O, including 0–10 V, ±10 V, 4–20 mA, RTD, thermocouple, pulse/frequency, encoder, PWM, and relay I/O.
  • Hands-on experience integrating sensors, pressure/temperature/flow instrumentation, MFCs, pumps, valves, motors, heaters, and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols: RS-232, RS-485, Modbus RTU/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, and CAN/CANopen.
  • Knowledge of PID/process control, sequencing, state machines, alarms, interlocks, fault handling, and recovery logic.
  • Experience with Windows/Industrial PCs, PLCs, remote I/O, instrumentation, and equipment communications.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O drawings, and equipment specifications.
  • Strong hardware/software, network, instrumentation, and system-level troubleshooting skills.
  • Hands-on experience with equipment startup, commissioning, I/O validation, and functional testing.
  • Experience with HMI/GUI, data acquisition, process logging, SQL databases, and real-time monitoring.
  • Working knowledge of Git/version control and software documentation.
  • Ability to work directly with prototype and production equipment in laboratory/manufacturing environments.


Preferred / Advantage:

  • Semiconductor or high-tech equipment experience.
  • Experience with vacuum systems, gas delivery, MFCs, pressure controllers, vacuum gauges/pumps, RF/plasma, and safety/facility interlocks.
  • SEMI standards and SECS/GEM.
  • Motion control, servo/stepper systems, automated test equipment, and real-time control.
  • Experience with Visual Studio, MySQL/MongoDB, and industrial data systems.

Company Description

Tanisha Systems is a custom application development and IT services provider founded in 2002