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Controls & Automation Engineer (Controls System)

Attis
Torrance, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

Controls & Automation Engineer, Between $140,000-170,000 equity, Torrance


Controls & Automation Engineer sought for a fast-growth, tech for good sustainability scaleup near Hawthorne. This is a really exciting opportunity to work on aerospace grad tech that is supporting a more sustainable and "for good" future. We are looking for someone who can lead the design, development and deployment of automation systems in a high volume manufacturing environment.


As a Controls & Automation Engineer you will design and commission PLC based automation and test systems as well as develop controls architecture and automation strategies for manufacturing and product validation. The role involves building and supporting systems involving pumps, valves, fluid systems, sensors and industrial networks so experience with HMI interfaces and commissioning procedures is highly valuable.


This role is offering between 140-170K strong equity and many other benefits.


Skills sought:

  • BS degree in Engineering, Physics, CS, Aerospace or other technical topic (ideal)
  • 5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or factory automation
  • Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience
  • Confident working independently in a fast paced, high autonomy environment
  • Automated manufacturing equipment, test systems or reliability testing


Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with designing systems that prioritize operational safety, fault tolerance, and reliable equipment operation.
  • Industrial communications and protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, CAN, etc.).



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Key Skills:


Controls, Automation, Industrial, Communications, Pumps, Valves, Sensors, HMI, SCADA, OPC-UA, MQTT, SQL, Factory, Electrical, Manufacturing, Panel Design, Schematics, High Volume, DFM, VFD's, System design, PLC, Controls Engineering, Production, Start-up


Disclaimer:

Attis Global Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on any of the grounds protected by law, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, political affiliation, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, and/or gender reassignment. M/F/D/V. We operate as a staffing agency and employment business. More information can be found at attisglobal.com.

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