Controls Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Base pay range$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yrLocation: Newport Beach, CAThe salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 Depending on Experience + 10% bonusSummarySummary: The Controls Engineer is responsible for programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) used for the control and automation of custom systems built for Compressed and Liquefied Natural Gas fueling stations.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesUsing control descriptions, I/O lists, electrical schematics, and drawings, creating PLC/HMI code for control of various electro-mechanical systems.Assist Field Commissioning and Service Technicians with start-up and troubleshooting of applied programming.Work with engineering team to develop electrical, instrumentation and controls products and systems to satisfy unique customer specifications, contracts, and new business development.Create/review/modify electrical schematics, drawings, and I/O lists for various electro-mechanical systems to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications.Support design and manufacturing of machine control systems.Submit timely status reports to management on progress of assigned projects.Develop UL and other related technical documentation for review and submittal to customers.Participate as necessary in equipment tests (including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), assembly, installation, and set-up activities to ensure components and systems are conforming to engineering design standards and customer specifications.Program troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution for PLC code.Estimate engineering time, material costs and resources required for proposed projects.Provide Purchasing department with technical guidance on electrical components, equipment, software, and services.Providing field support for equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance.Design and Develop PLC program standards for Clean Energy and its subsidiaries.Flexibility for domestic travel up to 20% at times is required (overnight travel may be required to support installation, start-up activities or attend client’s meeting).Other duties as assigned.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Automation Engineering or related field, 6-9 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4+ years of PLC and HMI design and programming for industrial equipment for machine control, design and development of electrical and software systems. Siemens, Allen Bradley and Horner PLC experience a plus. GE Proficy Ifix, Rockwell Automation Factorytalk View and Ignition SCADA software experience also a puter SkillsKnowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD software.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCertified Siemens, Horner and/ or Allen Bradley PLC programmer preferred.PreferredValid Driver LicenseMust be a US citizen or Permanent Resident. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17