Automation Controls engineer

Automation Engineer

Location : Onsite, 5 days / week (with flexibility for family and life needs)

Travel : Up to 25% (mostly between California and Arizona)

Salary : Flexible. Targeting $130K / year or $60–$65 / hr, depending on experience

Start Date : Urgent need, process could be completed within two weeks

What You’ll Do

Program Fanuc robots (Fanuc certifications strongly preferred)

Build and integrate industrial automation cells (automotive industry experience is helpful but not required)

Program PLCs, primarily Allen-Bradley (other platforms acceptable)

Design mechanical systems using SolidWorks (license required)

Work from concept through GD&T and FEA-level design

Participate in full-cycle automation projects from design to build and deployment

Occasionally travel to client sites for installations or support

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in automation engineering

Hands-on experience with Fanuc robots and Allen-Bradley PLCs

Strong mechanical design background with SolidWorks (must have license)

Degree in Engineering preferred

Comfortable working onsite full-time and in a fast-paced, agile environment

Self-driven, proactive, and able to operate without micromanagement

Preferred Skills

Experience with electronics (basic circuit design or electrical consultation)

Experience with pneumatics (design or discussing requirements with customers)

Why This Role

Fast-growing company with recently secured, high-impact contracts

Fun, collaborative team with a strong culture

Exposure to diverse projects across automation, design, and integration

Potential for long-term growth and conversion to a direct hire role with benefits