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Automation Control Engineer

$125k - $150k

LHH Recruitment Solutions

Key Responsibilities Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems Integrate new manufacturing and packaging equipment into existing control systems Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and equipment issues to minimize downtime Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, startups, and equipment upgrades Drive controls standardization and automation improvements across facilities Develop production data collection and reporting solutions Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, OEMs, and system integrators Support automation initiatives for capital projects and facility expansions Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field 6+ years of industrial automation experience Hands‑on Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming experience Experience with FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar HMI/SCADA platforms Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills Experience with automated manufacturing or packaging equipment Ability to travel 50%+ across the U.S. Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000 Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance 401(k) offering Paid time off and holidays (120 hours PTO) Paid sick leave where applicable by state law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH Recruitment Solutions

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