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3D Designer

Food Automation, Inc
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Full Time

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Position Summary

The Controls Engineer will design and program control systems for small to large projects.

Some of the projects will be custom manufacturing expansions, or new operations.

Some of the automation will be evolving company’s line of OEM equipment and managing

new features and versions, including AI.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Design and develop the deployment of control systems for automated machinery, including advanced conveying and assembly systems.
  • Design, program, and debug structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable PLC code for manufacturing applications.
  • Work closely with project teams to ensure successful outcomes, providing support during all phases, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  • Participate in equipment conceptual development, balancing product specifications, process requirements, cost, and lead-time limits.
  • Stay current with and apply relevant industrial machinery standards.
  • Ensure all designs and implementations meet safety and compliance requirements.
  • Work with project teams in optimizing automation systems to maximize OEE performance.
  • Participate in startup and debug efforts to successfully deploy automated systems into production.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including project plans, system designs, and functional specifications.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, ensuring technical details are clearly conveyed and understood.
  • Generate technical reports and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Good team and collaboration skills.
  • Experience designing and programming PLCs, especially Rockwell.
  • Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk products.
  • Ability to do electrical designs and design control systems.
  • Some experience with processes such as CIP and other food manufacturing processes.
  • Travel will be required to project sites for client meetings and during project commissioning. Travel is expected to be 30–40%. Everything possible will be tested in our facility to minimize travel.

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