Systems Engineer
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$100,000 - $135,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-04
Responsibilities
- Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutions.
- Architecting full-system solutions (control logic, SCADA/HMI, networking, MES, data flow, safety systems).
- System programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and testing across multi-vendor platforms.
- Performing hands-on PLC/PAC development, SCADA and HMI design, and integration.
- Creating methodologies and performing advanced problem-solving on complex automation issues.
- Conceptualizing technical solutions during the design phase of the project life cycle.
- Commissioning new solutions at client sites and identifying opportunities for improvements.
Job Requirements
- Successful or upcoming completion of a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related Engineering Technology discipline.
- 6–8+ years of practical experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, networking, databases, motion, safety, or high-level programming.
- Academic or industry experience with Ignition (Vision & Perspective), Allen-Bradley, and/or Beckhoff TwinCAT strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
- Willingness to travel 30–50% as needed for client and commissioning work.
- Flexibility for local travel and occasional day trips.
