WGNSTAR · 1 day ago
Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation & Manufacturing
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$0/hr - $84.09/hr
3+ years expWGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company focused on the semiconductor industry. They are seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and maintain industrial control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing technical support to teams.
IndustrialManufacturingSemiconductor
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks
Create and modify PLC logic (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.) to meet operational requirements
Develop and implement HMI interfaces and operator displays for monitoring and control
Specify and configure industrial sensors, actuators, and instrumentation
Develop electrical schematics and documentation using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems on new and existing equipment
Ensure compliance with safety standards (NFPA 79, UL, IEC, OSHA, etc.) and company policies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process improvements and automation upgrades
Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams
Maintain system backups, revision control, and documentation for all control program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
Preferred
3–7 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering preferred
Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or similar platforms)
Proficiency in HMI/SCADA development (FactoryTalk, Ignition, Wonderware, etc.)
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, etc.)
Familiarity with robotics integration, motion control, or distributed control systems (DCS) is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Vacation
Select Holidays
Overtime Opportunities
On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities
Company
WGNSTAR
WGNSTAR, an ABM Company, is a dynamic, forward-thinking market leader that is redefining how semiconductor companies look at workforce solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Basil Holian
Owner
Recent News
2023-07-11
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