Senior Automation Controls Engineer

$140k - $155k

Danaher Corporation Office Usa

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks an experienced Senior Automation Controls Engineer to design, develop, and support PLC-based automation and machine vision systems for high-volume manufacturing in Newark, California. The role combines independent project delivery with cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable, compliant equipment performance.

Responsibilities

Design, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC control systems and HMI software for automated manufacturing equipment
Implement and integrate vision inspection systems with Cognex and deep learning technologies
Support system commissioning, equipment upgrades, and validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ
Participate in design reviews, electrical design code reviews, and cross-functional problem solving
Execute work according to established controls, vision, and validation standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 5+ years experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or Doctoral degree
Hands-on PLC and HMI programming with Rockwell RSLogix-5000 and FactoryTalk
Cognex vision system expertise including In-Sight, VisionPro, and deep learning capabilities
Industrial communication protocol knowledge: EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link, OPC UA
High-speed manufacturing equipment experience including Fanuc robots, VFDs, servo systems, motion control
IEC 61131-3 PLC software standards development and implementation
Software validation and equipment qualification with detailed technical documentation skills

Compensation: $140,000-$155,000 base plus eligible bonus/incentive pay

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