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Engineer Controls Engineer Jobs in Alameda, CA (NOW HIRING)

Physical Intelligence

Controls Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

As a Controls Engineer, you will design and implement the algorithms that make PI's robots behave predictably, smoothly, and safely under varied and uncertain conditions. The Team The Controls team ...

Pacific Fusion

Controls Hardware Engineer

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$138K - $207K/yr

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 ...

Bloom Energy

Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls

Fremont, CA · On-site

$91K - $118K/yr

We are looking for a Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report tothe Equipment Engineering Senior Manager and will be ...

Kodiak

Staff Software Engineer, Controls

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$53.50 - $68.25/hr

We are looking for an experienced Controls Software Engineer who is passionate about safety-critical systems to join our Motion Planning & Controls team. In this role, you will: * Be responsible for ...

E Tech Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to be responsible for leading or contributing to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems ...

E Tech Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Milpitas, CA

$90K - $130K/yr

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to be responsible for leading or contributing to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems ...

E Tech Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to be responsible for leading or contributing to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems ...

E Tech Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Controls Engineer to be responsible for leading or contributing to detailed hardware and software design of process automation control systems ...

Zipline

Staff Controls Engineer

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $230K/yr

As a Staff Controls Engineer, you will own system-performance analysis for vehicle designs and help turn flight and fleet data into better models, design decisions, and operational capability. You ...

Bloom Energy

Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls

Fremont, CA · On-site

$91K - $118K/yr

We are looking fora Staff Equipment Engineer, Controls to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role willreportto the EquipmentEngineering SeniorManager and will be based ...

OSARO

Controls Engineer, PLC Programming

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

As a Controls Engineer PLC Programming, you will be participating in the research, development and deployment of AI enabled robot cells for material handling and logistics applications. You will ...

OSARO

Controls Engineer, PLC Programming

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125K - $145K/yr

As a Controls Engineer PLC Programming, you will be participating in the research, development and deployment of AI enabled robot cells for material handling and logistics applications. You will ...

Rainfall Ventures

Controls Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $200/hr

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll work directly on the low-level control and motion systems that make our bimanual wheeled robots safe, precise, and production-ready. This is not a paper-reading ...

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How much do engineer controls engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineer controls engineer in Alameda, CA is $109,453.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,600.00 and $122,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineer Controls Engineer vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectControls EngineerElectrical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; certifications like Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, automation facilitiesPower plants, electronics, telecommunications, industrial facilities
Industry UsageAutomation, manufacturing, process controlPower systems, electronics, telecommunications

Controls Engineers focus on designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for automation and manufacturing processes, while Electrical Engineers work on electrical systems, power distribution, and electronic devices. Both roles require similar credentials and often overlap in industrial environments, but their primary responsibilities and areas of expertise differ.

How much do controls engineers get paid?

Controls engineers typically earn a median annual salary between $70,000 and $100,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Entry-level positions may start around $60,000, while experienced professionals with specialized skills or certifications can earn over $110,000. Salaries can also vary based on the complexity of control systems and the use of programming tools like PLCs and SCADA systems.

What does a controls engineer do?

A controls engineer designs, develops, and maintains control systems used to operate machinery and processes in manufacturing, automation, and industrial settings. They work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, and software to ensure systems function efficiently and safely, often requiring knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. Controls engineers also troubleshoot issues, optimize system performance, and may hold certifications in automation or control systems.

What cities near Alameda, CA are hiring for Engineer Controls Engineer jobs?

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Controls Engineer

Physical Intelligence

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$98K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

As a Controls Engineer, you will design and implement the algorithms that make PI's robots behave predictably, smoothly, and safely under varied and uncertain conditions.
The Team
The Controls team builds and tunes the core feedback and model-based algorithms, real-time loops, simulations, and actuator/sensor subsystems that make PI's robots stable and reliable. They work closely with research, hardware, and operations to debug complex system behaviors and ensure our learning-based systems operate under strict real-time constraints in unpredictable environments.
In This Role You Will
  • Design & implement control algorithms: PID, LQR, MPC, inverse dynamics, and feedforward controllers.
  • Build & validate models: Create and refine physical and inverse dynamics models for simulation and control design.
  • Develop real-time loops: Write and optimize runtime control loops, including neural-network-driven control.
  • Own robotic bring-up: Integrate and tune arms, mobile bases, teleop systems, and full-body platforms.
  • Debug complex system behaviors: Diagnose and resolve hardware/software/runtime issues using first-principles reasoning.
  • Build sensor/actuator subsystems: Work with embedded systems, drivers, and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
  • Partner cross-functionally: Work with researchers, platform engineers, and operators to ensure stable, predictable real-world behavior.
  • Support R&D: Prototype configurations, collect structured datasets, and iterate directly with researchers.

What We Hope You'll Bring
  • Deep understanding of model-based control algorithms and inverse dynamics
  • Ability to validate control approaches in simulation and translate them to real hardware
  • Proficiency in Python and C++, including firmware-adjacent development
  • Skill in writing and tuning real-time control loops
  • Hands-on capability to debug electromechanical systems end-to-end
  • Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
  • Clear communication with researchers, hardware teams, and operators
  • A structured, collaborative approach to solving complex system issues

Bonus Points If You Have
  • Background in manipulation or mobile robotic platforms
  • Exposure to robot learning or integrating learned policies into control stacks
  • Ability to design or refine custom actuator or sensor hardware

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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