Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

PacSci EMC is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design and implement automation systems to support the transition to scalable, data-driven manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for electrical control system design, machine automation, PLC programming, test automation, equipment commissioning, and long-term support of internally developed manufacturing systems.

This position offers the opportunity to work through the full equipment lifecycle, from concept and design through commissioning, integration, continuous improvement, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

· Design electrical control systems, machine controls, and automation architectures for new manufacturing equipment.

· Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system documentation.

· Design, build, and integrate electrical control panels and automation hardware.

· Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for manufacturing and test equipment.

· Support machine build, installation, startup, validation, and commissioning activities.

· Design and implement automated test solutions for manufacturing processes.

· Integrate electronics, sensors, vision systems, and test equipment into automated manufacturing systems.

· Configure and support SCADA systems, including Ignition, for equipment monitoring and data collection.

· Support manufacturing data acquisition and process monitoring initiatives.

· Troubleshoot production equipment and identify root causes for electrical, controls, and automation issues.

· Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives and automation projects across the Chandler facility.

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent controls engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

· 5+ years of automation, controls engineering, or industrial controls experience.

· Experience designing electrical control systems and schematics.

· Experience designing and/or building electrical control panels

· Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

· Experience with industrial HMI platforms.

· Experience supporting machine builds, commissioning, and startup activities.

· Test automation experience.

· Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

· Ability to work independently and drive projects with limited direction.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Productivity PLCs and C-More HMIs.

· Experience with Ignition SCADA systems.

· Experience with Cognex vision systems.

· Familiarity with National Instruments Measurement Studio.

· Process control engineering experience.

· Electronics integration, PCB, or embedded electronics experience.

· Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or industrial automation experience.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.