Leads the architecture, programming, integration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of PLC, robotic, HMI, electrical, and data acquisition systems for manufacturing automation. Establishes controls standards, ensures UL safety compliance, integrates MES and OEE platforms, drives optimization, mentors technical staff, and develops the long-term automation roadmap. The role supports multiple sites and requires cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, and Quality.
Pacific Scientific EMC is expanding and seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design and advance the automation backbone of our growing operation. In this role, the Senior Controls Engineer serves as the technical leader for all automation and control systems, ensuring the program runs reliably and safely. This position has controls infrastructure - from PLC and robotic architecture to data acquisition and business‑system integration. Ensuring that our automation foundation can scale with production demand. The engineer also establishes control system standards that will support the program well beyond initial launch.
The ideal candidate has deep, hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC and robotic systems in a regulated manufacturing environment, is confident managing equipment safety compliance, and is the person teams rely on to solve complex controls challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, program, and sustain PLC, robotic control, and HMI systems that automate and scale manufacturing processes as assigned.
- Design and maintain electrical control systems and data acquisition and transfer structures that give real time visibility into equipment and process performance.
- Serve as the site subject matter expert for automation control systems, guiding design decisions, lifecycle management, and technical governance.
- Lead the adoption and enforcement of UL and other equipment safety standards across all controls work.
- Integrate controls systems with business systems such as MES and equipment OEE tracking, applying standardized data acquisition strategies and communication protocols.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic support for complex electromechanical, robotic, and PLC driven systems.
- Program using open source and industrial platforms, including structured text, ladder logic, Python, and similar languages, to build scalable, modular control solutions.
- Partner cross functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to align controls priorities with program timelines and requirements.
- Establish programming standards, documentation practices, and best practices for control system development and maintenance.
- Analyze system level performance and recommend optimization strategies that support continuous improvement.
- Train and mentor sustaining engineers and technicians, building site capability in controls and automation.
- Contribute to long term automation roadmap planning, evaluating new technologies and identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in automation controls engineering, including PLC programming, robotic controls, and electrical control systems, within an electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing environment.
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience, required.
- Demonstrated experience with PLC programming, robotic controls, and open source or industrial programming languages such as structured text, ladder logic, or Python.
- Working knowledge of UL and other equipment safety standards.
- Experience integrating controls with business systems such as MES, OEE, and data acquisition platforms, along with standard communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or OPC UA.
- Experience in electronics systems engineering, gained in industries such as aerospace, defense, or automotive.
- Strong troubleshooting, technical communication, and cross functional collaboration skills.
- Behavior aligned to our guiding principles: We Win as One Team, We Solve Problems, We Learn by Doing, We Unlock Growth, and We Own Our Future.
Work Location & Travel
This role can be performed at any of our three sites: (1) Solon, OH, (2) Hollister, CA, or (3) Chandler, AZ. Travel of up to 50 percent should be expected across all site locations to support program needs.
About UsRalliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About the Team About Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC)
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.
PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., “All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor’s team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S.” Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
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