Arrow Components · 9 hours ago
Manufacturing Controls Engineer (Einfochips Inc.)
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expArrow Components is a leading global provider of product engineering and semiconductor design services, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to sustain, improve, and develop advanced automation systems for Tesla’s next-generation products. The role involves leading controls engineering activities, developing PLC and HMI programs, and driving process improvements in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead controls engineering activities across assembly and end-of-line validation
Develop and sustain PLC and HMI programs (Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT) that ensure high equipment uptime, safety compliance, and operator efficiency
Collaborate with test and equipment engineering to integrate new test sequences, data interfaces, and product change requirements into existing automation
Drive process improvement using data-driven insights (OEE, downtime, MTBF) to optimize cycle time, quality, and safety
Troubleshoot PLCs, servo drives, robots, and field networks (EtherCAT, Profinet, or CANOpen) in real time to minimize production downtime
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience
Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in controls engineering for automated manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly systems
Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, especially structured text and ladder logic
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal (S7 series PLCs) / Beckhoff TwinCAT, Safety PLCs (SIMATIC Safety or TwinSAFE), and HMI/SCADA (WinCC, TwinCAT HMI, or Ignition), OPC UA
Strong knowledge of motion control, servo systems, Conveyors, VFDs and fieldbus communications (EtherCAT, Profinet, DeviceNet)
Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions under fast-paced, high-stakes conditions
Understanding of automation architecture, component selection (sensors, drives, relays, circuit protection), and design for maintainability
Requirement configuration, code configuration tools (DOORs, JAMA etc.)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
And more!
Company
Arrow Components
Arrow Components is the driving force behind arrow.com, the e-commerce portal for Fortune 120 company Arrow Electronics.
10001+ employees
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