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Controls System Engineer

Nikon SLM Solutions
Long Beach, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026

Company Description:

Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, commonly referred to as 3D printers, utilizing selective laser melting and powder bed fusion technology. Our 3D printers are designed to produce parts directly from a variety of metal powders. The customers for our metal based additive manufacturing systems come from various industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, and automotive. Headquartered in Lübeck Germany, Nikon SLM Solutions has approximately 600 employees worldwide.


Position Description:

The Control System Engineer represents the link between the control and software development teams on one side and the Service team on the other side.

The Control System Engineer is responsible for:

  • Be the first point of contact for Service team for the assigned fleet
  • Guidance for Field Service in trouble shootings by analysis at Controls System level as well as direct service at machines in assigned fleet
  • Define proposal for issue resolution involving development team for design modifications
  • Be a driver of continuous improvement feeding with feedback the development team
  • Support Training for service personnel for Control System of SLM machinery
  • Feasibility check for fulfillment of SLM machine controls upgrade requests
  • Design customized solution for application subjected to specific local regulations.


Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, automation technology or a comparable subject
  • 3 years of experience in system design in highly complex control systems in the industrial, automotive, medical or aerospace sectors
  • 3 years of professional experience as PLC Developer and Automation Designer (m/f/d)
  • Solid knowledge of automation and control technology as well as of electro-mechanical components
  • Good Knowledge of PLC programming tools and languages (Siemens TIA Portal, Schneider, SCL/ST, CoDeSys)
  • Good Knowledge of drive systems.
  • Good Knowledge of network protocols (TCP, UDP) and related tools (e.g. wireshark) might be useful as well.
  • Familiarity with P&IDs, wiring diagrams, pneumatic systems and system requirements.
  • Experience in submitting bug reports and willingness to dig deep into problems to determine the root cause.
  • Good knowledge of electrical engineering and electrical construction
  • Good communication skills


Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan and 4% match
  • Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company-paid disability coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance


Nikon SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000

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