Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Some Travel (roughly 20% of hours will be on site, varying by project)

SDI is hiring a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, troubleshooting, and modernizing of control systems for new and existing APM (automated people mover) Systems in Maui, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, and elsewhere in the United States.

This role focuses on PLC programming, system reliability, root cause analysis, and control system design across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex control system failures (PLC, SCADA, networks)
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
• Design and program PLC-based systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Develop schematics, BOMs, and system architectures
• Support system upgrades and modernization projects
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, ASCE 21, and applicable codes
• Conduct failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial controls or automation engineering
• Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred)
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial communication networks
• Knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, and system integration
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) preferred
• Ability to travel to job sites

Preferred Experience

• Transit systems, rail, or automated people movers
• Safety-critical or regulated environments
• FMEA, hazard analysis, and system reliability engineering

Work Environment

• Combination of office, fieldwork, and travel
• Occasional after-hours support for critical system issues

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

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Submit your resume to be considered for this role.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person