Neusoft America, Inc.招聘Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Job Description – Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (SF Bay Area)
Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite – 5 days a week at office/lab
Experience: 3–5 Years
Joining: Immediate or within a month (max) 

 

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Controls Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls programming, equipment commissioning and troubleshooting. 

The candidate will work on configuring, operating, integrating and maintaining automation equipment in a manufacturing/lab environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, program and troubleshoot industrial automation systems, PLCs, motion controllers and robotic equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, communication and I/O-related issues.
• Configure and commission motion systems, servo drives, conveyors, lifters and robotic systems.
• Support machine vision systems, sensors, actuators and process equipment configuration.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, PLC logic, wiring diagrams and controller configurations.
• Perform equipment commissioning, functional testing, fault diagnosis and recovery.
• Support integration of new automation hardware and ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting activities and corrective actions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or equipment commissioning.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls, digital I/O and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with motion control, servo drives, robotics and automation equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Omron or Beckhoff.
• Exposure to robotics platforms such as Epson, Yaskawa or Inovance.
• Experience with industrial vision systems (Keyence/Basler) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, RS-232 and CAN communication protocols.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, problem-solving and hands-on diagnostic skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Festo drives, conveyors, pneumatic systems and industrial screwdrivers.
• Exposure to machine safety systems, interlocks and emergency stop circuits.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and commission automation equipment.