Location: Irvine, CA (On-site) Type: Full-time, Exempt Salary Range: $95,000 – $125,000 base + bonus potential
About the Role We are expanding factory automation to reduce manual handling and improve throughput, consistency, and safety. This role owns the design, programming, commissioning, and long-term reliability of automation systems across packaging, conveying, case handling, and palletizing lines.
Key Responsibilities - Design and program PLC and HMI systems for conveyors, packing stations, carton sealers/erectors, reject devices, and palletizers. - Integrate sensors, safety devices, and interlocks (photoeyes, prox sensors, encoders, E-stops). - Lead commissioning and startup of new automation equipment and stabilize systems for production use. - Troubleshoot and permanently resolve recurring downtime and control issues. - Create documentation for electrical changes, I/O lists, and maintenance troubleshooting.
Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering. - Strong hands-on PLC troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. - Comfortable working on the production floor during installs and ramp-ups.
Bonus & Incentives - Annual performance bonus tied to uptime improvements and successful project delivery.
