Manufacturing Controls Engineer jobs in United States
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Apolis · 18 hours ago

Manufacturing Controls Engineer

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$70/hr - $80/hr
date5+ years exp

Apolis is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to sustain, improve, and develop advanced automation systems for next-generation products. The role involves leading controls engineering activities, developing PLC and HMI programs, and driving process improvements to optimize production efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Lead controls engineering activities across assembly and end-of-line validation
Develop and sustain PLC and HMI programs (Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT) that ensure high equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operator efficiency
Collaborate with test and equipment engineering to integrate new test sequences, data interfaces, and product change requirements into existing automation
Drive process improvement using data-driven insights (OEE, downtime, MTBF) to optimize cycle time, quality, and safety
Troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, robots, and field networks (EtherCAT, Profinet, or CANOpen) in real time to minimize production downtime

Qualification

PLC programmingSiemens TIA PortalControls engineeringHMI/SCADAMotion controlRoot cause analysisElectro-mechanical assemblyData-driven insightsAutomation architecture

Required

5-7 years of professional experience
Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in controls engineering for automated manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly systems
Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, especially structured text and ladder logic
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal (S7 series PLCs) / Beckhoff TwinCAT, Safety PLCs (SIMATIC Safety or TwinSAFE), and HMI/SCADA (WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, or Ignition), OPC UA
Strong knowledge of motion control, servo systems, Conveyors, VFDs and fieldbus communications (EtherCAT, Profinet, DeviceNet)
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions under fast-paced, high-stakes conditions
Understanding of automation architecture, component selection (sensors, drives, relays, circuit protection), and design for maintainability

Company

Apolis

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Apolis is a IT consultancy that offers provides ERP solutions, hosting, assessment, web and mobile, IT staffing and IT workforce solutions.
dateFounded in 1996
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://apolisrises.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Amar Shokeen
President/ CEO
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Rita Shokeen
COO
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