Industrial Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to support the design, development, commissioning, and optimization of industrial automation systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Beckhoff PLCs, TwinCAT 3, Structured Text programming, and multi-axis motion control with the ability to troubleshoot and enhance existing PLC code.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Structured Text.
• Develop and optimize multi-axis motion control applications for automated manufacturing systems.
• Commission, debug, troubleshoot, and enhance PLC-controlled equipment.
• Analyze and improve existing PLC code, including legacy and inherited automation programs.
• Support system integration, equipment testing, and production startup activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve automation performance and reliability.
• Document automation logic, system changes, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve system uptime.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Strong expertise with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT 3.
• Extensive experience with Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) programming.
• Strong background in multi-axis motion control systems.
• Experience commissioning, debugging, troubleshooting, and supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work with existing/legacy PLC code and implement enhancements.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Cupertino, CA or San Diego, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer electronics or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience working with collaborative robots (Cobots).
• Knowledge of PLC code version control, governance, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and automation best practices