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From Home Controls Engineer Jobs in El Segundo, CA

Upwing Energy

Lead Controls Engineer

Cerritos, CA · On-site

$86K - $112K/yr

Throughout the product development process, the Controls Engineer will provide design, analysis and test contributions to the team from a controls perspective as well as work with the engineering and ...

Upwing Energy

Lead Controls Engineer

Cerritos, CA

$86K - $112K/yr

Throughout the product development process, the Controls Engineer will provide design, analysis and test contributions to the team from a controls perspective as well as work with the engineering and ...

Wunderlich-Malec

Controls Engineer

Calabasas, CA · Hybrid

$88K - $114K/yr

This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements: * Designs, develops, and implements control systems to meet integrated machine requirements and customer specifications.

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid

$93K - $121K/yr

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help ... You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our ...

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Controls Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid

$93K - $121K/yr

The Role We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our product engineering team and help ... You will report to our Chief Technology Officer and work a hybrid work schedule from one of our ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Controls Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$46 - $51/hr

Equivalent work experience in controls engineering and industrial automation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading staffing and ...

Autoneum Holding AG

Controls Engineer

Norwalk, CA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... controls engineering background in a manufacturing environment * Experience with robotics ... Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and ...

Salient Motion

Controls Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

You'll work alongside experienced controls and firmware engineers, turning control concepts into robust, production-quality embedded code. What you'll do: * Design, implement, and maintain embedded ...

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Salient Motion

Controls Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

You'll work alongside experienced controls and firmware engineers, turning control concepts into robust, production-quality embedded code. What you'll do: * Design, implement, and maintain embedded ...

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Multicoin

Automation Controls Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130 - $220/hr

This is an end‑to‑end role: you will own controls architecture from requirements through PLC ... You'll work directly with manufacturing engineers, tooling engineers, software engineers, and ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for from home controls engineer in El Segundo, CA is $102,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,900.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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Lead Controls Engineer

Upwing Energy

Cerritos, CA • On-site

$86K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Upwing Energy is developing and commercializing first-of-their-kind Subsurface Compressor Systems (SCS) for natural gas extraction. Our development efforts combine exciting engineering challenges in turbomachinery; rotordynamics; high-speed and high-power electric motors; power electronics; industrial automation; aerodynamics; structural, thermal and fluid flow simulations; mechanical design and design-for-manufacturability.
General Purpose of Job:
The ideal Controls Engineer is experienced in the design, build, implementation and sustaining of electromechanical drive and system controls. This position will own the architectural and detailed design of the supervisory control and communications for our subsurface compression system, the design of the variable speed drive, and interfaces for our subsurface compression system. Throughout the product development process, the Controls Engineer will provide design, analysis and test contributions to the team from a controls perspective as well as work with the engineering and test teams to correlate models to test results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate control algorithms into existing systems.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure compatibility between control algorithms and hardware.
  • Design, simulate and test control algorithms for electric motors and variable speed drives.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for the variable speed drive and system interface designs.
  • Analyze motor and system performance data and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Coordinate with the supplier of our variable speed drive via technical specifications and engineering coordination meetings.
  • Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in the field of motor and system controls.

Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls or Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in motor controls engineering or industrial automation.
  • Strong knowledge of control theory and control algorithms.
  • Understanding of Allen Bradley PLC systems and programming.
  • Experience with control communication protocols, e.g. CAN, MODBUS, TCP/IP.
  • Proficient in one or more modern computer programming languages, e.g. C/C++/Python.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with application and setup of programable logic controllers (PLC).

Intangibles Sought:
  • Must have the initiative to take ownership and drive results.
  • Must have fundamental curiosity as to how things work.
  • Drive to constantly learn new things and apply them to development and improvement of analysis methods.
  • Determination to investigate and understand root cause of problems.
  • Ability to communicate problems, analysis and results clearly to a general engineering audience of various specializations.
  • Be open to new ideas and input from others in a collegial, team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • High integrity, commitment and honesty.
  • Readiness to do whatever task is necessary to move the product/team/company forward.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Most time will be spent in an office environment or shop floor. Personal protective equipment is required in designated areas. Minimal travel will be required to support products in the field.

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