Control Engineer Programmer
- Drive end-to-end automation execution, leading hands-on programming, system configuration, and physical deployment of sophisticated control architectures.
- Provide advanced field support, delivering expert technical guidance during system testing, plant commissioning, and hardware troubleshooting.
- Develop comprehensive system logic documents, authoring technical control narratives, validation procedures, and operational test protocols.
- Evaluate system architecture and software frameworks, performing rigorous technical reviews of hardware schematics and software program designs.
- Manage project lifecycles and financials, generating precise cost estimations, tracking project documentation, and ensuring timely project delivery.
- Elevate team capabilities, serving as a technical mentor to junior programmers and engineering staff.
- Education & Expertise: A proven mix of academic training and extensive hands-on experience in PLC architectures, SCADA configurations, and control system design.
- PLC Frameworks: Direct proficiency programming major industrial platforms, such as Allen-Bradley, Modicon, or GE PLCs.
- HMI / SCADA Platforms: Strong background configuring industrial visualization software, including FactoryTalk View (SE/ME), Wonderware, iFix, LabView, or equivalent suites.
- Systems & Networking: Solid command of hard-wired control logic, computer networking, industrial IT infrastructures, and radio telemetry configurations.
- Technical Literacy: Ability to fluidly interpret complex elementary wiring diagrams and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Industry Domain: Experience supporting municipal water or wastewater treatment infrastructure is highly advantageous.
- Collaborative Leader: Demonstrates a deeply professional attitude, exceptional verbal/written English communication skills, and an inclusive approach to team collaboration.
- Autonomous Problem Solver: Thrives when given ownership of projects, comfortably managing multiple simultaneous priorities from concept through field startup.
- Mobile & Adaptable: Comfortable with occasional regional travel and overtime to support client commissioning cycles.
- Compliant: Possesses a valid CA Driver's License (or ability to obtain), US citizenship or valid work authorization, and the ability to pass standard background checks.
- Competitive Base Salary: Top-tier pay structured around your technical experience and expertise.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage paired with a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation allotment, sick leave, and observed company holidays.
- Financial Security: Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan and corporate life insurance options.
- Growth & Relocation: Comprehensive relocation assistance to beautiful Northern California and dedicated funding for professional development and continuing education.
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