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Automation & Controls Engineer (SCADA)

Divergent Technologies · Torrance, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Base pay
$106k–$146k
Degree
Required
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Divergent Technologies (automotive) in Torrance, CA. Own, develop, and maintain the Ignition SCADA platform used to manage factory, facility, and equipment data and telemetry.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Automation, AutoCAD
Base pay
$106k–$146k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 82 other live controls postings in California.

Base pay
About 17% below similar roles

Typical $124k–$179k, from 54 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 60%
  • ✓ PLC 45%
  • Python 40%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
  • ✓ Robotics 31%

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The Role

  • ◆Own, develop, and maintain the Ignition SCADA platform used to manage factory, facility, and equipment data and telemetry.
  • ◆Design and deploy SCADA applications, operator interfaces, dashboards, trends, alarms, and reporting tools for production and engineering teams.
  • ◆Integrate PLCs, manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and other industrial data sources into a reliable, scalable factory data architecture.
  • ◆Establish and maintain consistent data structures, tag standards, naming conventions, and interfaces that make operational data accessible across the business.
  • ◆Support the reliability and performance of the SCADA environment, troubleshooting communications, data quality, and application issues.
  • ◆Work closely with manufacturing, facilities, automation, IT, and other technical teams to translate operational needs into effective data and visualization solutions.
  • ◆Contribute to broader automation controls development and commissioning activities as opportunities arise, including new DAPS factory modules and R&D systems.

Basic

Qualifications

  • ✓Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or relevant discipline, or relevant automation & controls experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Gateway administration, tags, scripting, and alarming).
  • ✓Experience integrating industrial equipment and facility systems using OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug B, or other industrial communications protocols.
  • ✓Experience with industrial databases, SQL, historians, reporting, and operational dashboards.
  • ✓Knowledge of industrial networking, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
  • ✓Experience with sound software engineering practices, version control (Git), testing, and maintainable code.
  • ✓Experience with PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages; Beckhoff TwinCAT experience is a plus.
  • ✓Exposure to industrial automation hardware, fieldbus interfaces, and motion control.
  • ✓Experience with industrial robotics, controls commissioning, or R&D systems.
  • ✓Familiarity with electrical schematic tools (EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical), applicable NEC/NFPA 79/UL 508A standards, and industrial safety principles.
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Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

The Automation Controls Engineer (SCADA) will support the development and operation of flexible robotic manufacturing systems core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). This role will be primarily responsible for managing factory data, facility data, and industrial telemetry through the Ignition SCADA platform, making operational information reliable, accessible, and useful across the business.

The ideal candidate combines industrial automation knowledge with a hands-on software and data mindset and can deliver practical solutions in a fast-changing environment. While the initial focus is SCADA and factory data systems, this role will offer opportunities to grow into the full range of automation engineering disciplines, including PLC controls, robotics, motion control, and electrical systems.

Work Environment

  • •Office and factory environment
  • •100% onsite
  • •Minimal travel
  • •Work near moving mechanical parts

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Engineer I - Senior Engineer as evaluated through our interview process.

  • •E03 / Engineer I: $105,980 - $145,730
  • •E04 / Engineer II: $122,430 - $168,340
  • •E05 / Senior Engineer: $141,380 - $194,390

Pay Range

$105,980 — $194,390 USD

What We Offer

  • •Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
  • •Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
  • •Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • •Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
  • •Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

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