Controls Engineer - Industrial Building Services

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth.

Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: M-F 8am to 5pm
Pay Rate: Up to $84.09/hr doe
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR's full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
• Create and modify PLC logic (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) to meet operational requirements
• Develop and implement HMI interfaces and operator displays for monitoring and control
• Specify and configure industrial sensors, actuators, and instrumentation
• Develop electrical schematics and documentation using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems on new and existing equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (NFPA 79, UL, IEC, OSHA, etc.) and company policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process improvements and automation upgrades
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams
• Maintain system backups, revision control, and documentation for all control program

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Preferences:

• 3-7 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering preferred
• Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar platforms)
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA development (Factory Talk, Ignition, Wonderware, etc.)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ether Net/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, etc.)
• Familiarity with robotics integration, motion control, or distributed control systems (DCS) is a plus

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsor ships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.