What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at SoloPoint Solutions?
Controls Engineer
"This role does NOT offer relocation assistance, visa sponsorship or corp-to-corp arrangement. Only local candidates will be considered"
The company is a globally recognized leader in industrial robotics and automation solutions, trusted by manufacturers across the world to design and deliver intelligent, integrated systems — from concept to commissioning.
They're growing their engineering team and looking for mid-level and senior Controls Engineers who are passionate about bringing automation to life.
📍 Costa Mesa, CA | Full-Time | Travel Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or related field
- 4-6 years of experience designing robotic or automation systems and tooling
- Strong understanding of automated processes (welding, cutting, case packing, palletizing) and their applications
- Proficiency with SolidWorks for solid modeling and 2D detailing for manufacturing
- Experience designing automation including pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems
- Experience designing and specifying robotic end-of-arm tooling, conveyors, pick and place systems, linear motion systems, and safety systems
- Ability to perform advanced mechanical and electrical calculations to verify design requirements
- Valid driver's license and full coverage automobile insurance (frequent travel required)
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop robotic systems and tooling fixtures to meet customer specifications or project requirements
- Perform advanced mechanical and electrical calculations to verify overall design outcomes and generate Bills of Material (BOM) and electrical drawings
- Attend project kickoff meetings, communicate directly with customers on technical issues, and facilitate design reviews with customers and suppliers
- Conduct tests to assure success during project validation and verification, and analyze test data to ensure design meets specifications
- Coordinate and assist in solving technical problems during debug and at customer sites, and provide technical support and leadership to engineering teams and customers
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000