Advanced Automation Controls Engineer

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a well‑established, engineering‑driven company that has built a long‑standing reputation for technical excellence and steady growth. For more than three decades, this privately owned organization has expanded consistently, investing heavily in advanced in‑house design and manufacturing capabilities.

They are recognized for their commitment to innovation, quality, and ongoing employee development. Engineers here gain exposure to a wide range of complex, meaningful projects, creating an environment where technical talent can truly accelerate their careers.

The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a family‑oriented feel that values teamwork, work‑life balance, and long‑term professional success.

Employees benefit from competitive compensation, profit sharing, structured mentorship, and clearly defined advancement pathways.

Independently lead the full controls‑engineering scope for small‑to‑medium projects—planning, design, build, commissioning, and support—within a single‑engineer model in a highly regulated environment. Ensure continuity, maintainability, and long‑term support while driving safety, reliability, robustness, and serviceability; delegate tasks to technicians and junior engineers as appropriate; provide first‑line start‑up support and transition day‑to‑day support to Manufacturing Engineering and maintenance, remaining as second‑line support.

Job Title: Advanced Automation/Controls Engineer

Location: Camarillo, CA

Pay Range: $112,000–$150,000

• Project Leadership:
  Plan scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies in the company‑standard project/task management system; deliver on time and within budget; coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders and suppliers.
• Design and Documentation:
  Author and review P&IDs; electrical schematics; pneumatic diagrams; panel/device layouts; BOMs; and process flow diagrams; ensure documentation quality for serviceability and knowledge retention.
• Build:
  Lead enclosure/panel and field wiring plans; direct technicians; ensure compliance with NEC, UL, CE and strong documentation practices.
• PLC/HMI:
  Develop maintainable ladder logic architectures and HMI UX; robust signal conditioning; PID and sequencing for multiple variables; integrate via discrete, analog, serial, and ethernet interfaces; implement advanced motion control (servo drives/axes).
• SCADA:
  Design and implement SCADA integrations including security, alarming, data logging/visualization, reports, scripting, and basic web services where needed.
• Test/debug:
  Define and execute test plans; lead root cause analysis; implement corrective actions and document lessons learned.
• Validation/Documentation:
  Collaborate in regulatory validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) led by Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality; ensure comprehensive records and traceability.

• Bachelor’s degree (or similar) in a relevant discipline; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years related controls/automation experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (Mechanical or Electrical); maintains drawing standards and revision control.
• PLC/HMI: strong ladder logic and HMI development; modular code organization; robust fault handling; platform‑agnostic mindset and ability to support legacy systems appropriate to the role.
• Understanding of advanced motion control (servo) capability for single- and multi‑axis systems.
• Networking:
  Managed local networking (segmentation where appropriate) and remote connectivity using routers.
• Hands‑on SCADA integration experience; scripting/data – intermediate Python and SQL; basic database table design; reporting strategies.

• 35+ years of continuous stability with no layoffs.
• Experiencing significant growth.
• Comprehensive benefits & reliable profit‑sharing program.
• Many internal promotion pathways available.
• 1 week company‑wide paid holiday shutdown.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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