ALTEN Technology USA · 1 day ago
Equipment Controls Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that helps clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life across various industries. They are seeking a highly skilled Equipment Controls Engineer to support the development and commissioning of manufacturing equipment for next-generation eVTOL powertrain technologies, focusing on control system design and integration.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for production equipment, including: + Structured Text programming (e.g., Takeoff PLC or similar environments) + Bosch Rexroth drives or other industrial motion control systems
Develop, maintain, and optimize control logic for both manual and automated manufacturing systems
Integrate manufacturing equipment with MES systems, including using Ignition or similar platforms for PLC-to-MES communication
Build and support LabVIEW-based test stands, test fixtures, and automated validation machines
Develop and maintain vision-system-based inspection machines (camera systems, lighting, and integration into control platforms)
Support equipment used in the manufacturing of power electronics, motors, and battery systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation
Interpret and translate machine behavior, sensor data, and PLC outputs into actionable information for engineering and production teams
Participate in equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test engineers to define equipment requirements and deliver robust solutions
Document software, electrical schematics, machine logic, and test procedures according to engineering standards
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of experience as a Controls Engineer in manufacturing, automation, or similar industrial environment
Strong PLC programming proficiency (Structured Text required)
Hands-on experience with Bosch drives, servo systems, and motion control equipment
Experience with MES systems and bridging PLC-to-MES communication (Ignition strongly preferred)
Experience developing or debugging LabVIEW machines or LabVIEW-based controls
Familiarity with vision inspection systems (hardware + software integration)
Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume production environments
Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret machine behavior and sensor data
Strong troubleshooting, system-level thinking, and cross-disciplinary teamwork skills
Preferred
Experience with manufacturing equipment for electric motors, inverters, battery packs, or power electronics
Exposure to machine safety systems and standards
Experience with automated test equipment development
Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, etc.)
Company
ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company. It is a sub-organization of Alten.
501-1000 employees
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Mark Henault
Chief Technology Officer at Alten Technology
Mike Walraven
Chief Administrative Officer
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