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From Home Controls Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Controls Engineer

Lathrop, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Controls Engineer Reports To: Engineering Manager Salary Range: 110K - 130K Why join our team? * Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match * Generous PTO & holidays * Growth ...

Controls Engineer

Lathrop, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Controls Engineer Reports To: Engineering Manager Salary Range: 110K - 130K Why join our team? * Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match * Generous PTO & holidays * Growth ...

Controls Engineer

Lathrop, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Controls Engineer Reports To: Engineering Manager Salary Range: 110K - 130K Why join our team? * Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match * Generous PTO & holidays * Growth ...

Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$115 - $130/hr

The Controls Engineer will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing a very high level of technical leadership. Project types include mission-critical data center facilities ...

Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

The Controls Engineer will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing a very high level of technical leadership. Project types include mission-critical data center facilities ...

Controls Engineer

Agoura Hills, CA · On-site

$89K - $115K/yr

Join a successful, growing, nationally recognized engineering and system integration firm as a Controls Engineer supporting a variety of industrial automation projects. In this role, you'll design ...

... home of the largest wind tunnels in the world, located at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field ... from an employer). **If you are seeing this posting on a job board, BNH highly recommends you apply ...

Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$115K - $130K/yr

The Controls Engineer will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing a very high level of technical leadership. Project types include mission-critical data center facilities ...

Controls Engineer

Agoura Hills, CA · On-site

$89K - $115K/yr

Join a successful, growing, nationally recognized engineering and system integration firm as a Controls Engineer supporting a variety of industrial automation projects. In this role, you'll design ...

Contract Controls Engineer Location: Santa Cruz, CA Zip Code: 95060 Start Date: Right Away Job Type ... Create control solutions from scratch when required and adapt proven components from existing ...

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Controls Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

The Controls Engineer will work on a variety of projects, from small to large, providing a very high level of technical leadership. Project types include mission-critical data center facilities ...

... home of the largest wind tunnels in the world, located at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field ... from an employer). **If you are seeing this posting on a job board, BNH highly recommends you apply ...

... home of the largest wind tunnels in the world, located at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field ... from an employer). **If you are seeing this posting on a job board, BNH highly recommends you apply ...

... home of the largest wind tunnels in the world, located at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field ... from an employer). **If you are seeing this posting on a job board, BNH highly recommends you apply ...

... home of the largest wind tunnels in the world, located at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field ... from an employer). **If you are seeing this posting on a job board, BNH highly recommends you apply ...

Contract Controls Engineer Location: Santa Cruz, CA Zip Code: 95060 Start Date: Right Away Job Type ... Create control solutions from scratch when required and adapt proven components from existing ...

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What is the difference between From Home Controls Engineer vs From Home Automation Technician?

AspectFrom Home Controls EngineerFrom Home Automation Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, certifications like CCNA or CEDIATechnical diploma or certification in home automation or electronics
Work EnvironmentDesigning, testing, and overseeing control systems remotely or on-siteInstalling, troubleshooting, and maintaining home automation systems
Industry UsageUsed by engineering firms, system integrators, and manufacturersCommonly employed by home automation service providers and installers

From Home Controls Engineers focus on designing and developing control systems for smart homes, often requiring engineering credentials. In contrast, From Home Automation Technicians primarily install and service these systems, typically with technical certifications. Both roles are integral to the smart home industry but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Gehl Foods rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 440 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Description:

Now Hiring: Controls Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Salary Range: 110K - 130K


Why join our team?

  • Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO & holidays
  • Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
  • Amazing team & culture focused on:

Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities


Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

  • Referral bonus program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
  • Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
  • Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Controls Engineer analyzes plant processes and supports the control, optimization, and reliability of production assets. Responsibilities include designing, programming, testing, and troubleshooting aseptic filling and processing lines and material-handling systems.

As part of a cross-functional team, this role provides technical support and implements enhancements for aseptic manufacturing systems with a focus on safety and quality. The Controls Engineer serves as an electrical controls resource for equipment development and troubleshooting and works closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance to meet production needs.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide machine support including but not limited to safety controllers, PLC's, HMI's, robots, motion control, measurement systems, instrumentation, material handling systems, industrial networks, and computer system hardware/software application support for MES and data collection systems.
  • Perform work utilizing plant electrical controls standards.
  • Work with the Change Management Process for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.
  • Schedule and manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines.
  • Provide training in the operation and maintenance of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines
  • Participate in after-hours support for engineering groups on a rotating basis.
Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
  • 4–6 years of relevant technical/operational experience in manufacturing or production environments
  • Experience with aseptic processing and packaging systems (minimum 2 years), preferably Tetra Pak equipment
  • Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMI systems, and SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware)
  • Knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety hardware, robotics, and vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
  • Experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting processing and packaging equipment, including off-hours support as needed
  • Understanding of food processing/packaging operations, FDA regulations, and NFPA 70/70E/78 standards
  • AutoCAD experience

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