Senior Controls Engineer (PLC / SCADA Semiconductor Facilities) in Sunnyvale

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Senior Controls Engineer (PLC / SCADA Semiconductor Facilities)
Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
$58–$69/hr | 12-month contract

We’re looking for a Senior PLC/SCADA Systems Integrator to support industrial and semiconductor facility projects. In this role, you’ll configure, program, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and facility automation controls.
This is a hands-on, onsite position working directly inside a highly technical client facility.

What You’ll Do

• Program, configure, and test PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems (Rockwell, GE/Emerson, Ignition).
• Integrate facility systems, sensors, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and ISA symbols.
• Support on-site commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and system validation.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams on multi-discipline system design.
• Assist with design of control panels and electrical circuits using AutoCAD.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and adherence to project scope, schedule, and quality standards.

Must-Have Experience

• Associate degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field.
• 6+ years industrial controls / system integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMI systems, and industrial automation.
• Rockwell and GE/Emerson PLC experience.
• Experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation).
• Able to read P&IDs using ANSI/ISA S5.1 symbols.
• Solid understanding of analog/digital I/O, relay logic, field wiring, and panel hardware.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-Haves

• CimplicityTM or advanced Rockwell programming experience.
• Semiconductor or advanced industrial facility experience.
• Control panel fabrication experience.
• SQL Server experience.
• Instrumentation/valve specification experience.
• Experience with analytical instruments (pH, conductivity, flow, pressure, temp, etc.).
• AutoCAD experience.

Other Details

• Location: Fully onsite in Sunnyvale/Santa Clara, CA
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Contract: 12 months with potential extension

Company DescriptionWhy Join
· Collaborative, experienced engineering team.
· Competitive salary & full benefits.
· Opportunity to deliver impactful next- products.Company DescriptionWhy Join\r\n· Collaborative, experienced engineering team.\r\n· Competitive salary & full benefits.\r\n· Opportunity to deliver impactful next- products.

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