Controls Engineer
Job in
Santa Ana, Orange County, California, 92701, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
Cherry Aerospace
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls Engineer
As a Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, troubleshooting, and enhancement of process control systems within an industrial manufacturing plant. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities, including engineering electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems, performing PLC/HMI hardware/software design and programming, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory protocols.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities- Design and troubleshoot process control systems.
- Engineer, design and test electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with industrial manufacturing plant.
- PLC/HMI hardware/software design, programming, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and engineer electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC logic.
- Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, etc.).
- Interface and communicate with vendors, process engineering, installation contractors and project management.
- Specify and procure controls hardware and field instrumentation.
- Database programming skills a plus. (SCADA)
- Compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies and regulations as they apply.
- Understand and assist in application of company safety procedures, Lock & Tag, and Arc Flash.
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic, programming methods, and process related control systems. (Allen Bradley Micro Logix, RS Logix 500 and Control Logix Platforms)
- Ability to design/enhance HMI applications.
- Ability to examine complex electrical problems, identify source of problems, determine method for repair; plan and organize work; complete complex electrical tasks by using and understanding Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic drawings and schematics.
- Knowledge of automation (PLC) and electrical system design, diagnosis and operation.
- Knowledge of applicable Electrical Code.
- Ability to operate various power, voltage and current measurement equipment via test instruments and hand tools.
- Employee schedules vary based on each project and may require irregular or extended hours.
- Able to communicate effectively with employees in a professional and friendly manner.
- Able to work independently as a productive member of a team.
- Will follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Preferred electrical, controls, or systems.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in the electrical & controls engineering field
- Demonstrated Control Systems competency.
- Well versed in Microsoft office programs
- SQL Database knowledge preferred
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