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SCADA Controls Engineer

Automationtechies · Fresno, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Automationtechies (industrial) in Fresno, CA. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineering leadership on project execution, customer support, engineering standards, and product development initiatives.

They ask for
10+ years
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Day to day
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $123k–$179k.

Median of the low and high ends of 57 live postings that list pay, out of 113 controls engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 112 other live controls postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $123k–$179k, from 55 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 67%
  • ✓ PLC 46%
  • Robotics 42%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
  • ✓ Python 35%
  • Root cause 21%

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Design, configure, and deploy Ignition SCADA systems for industrial automation and remote monitoring applications.
  • ◆Provide Tier 3 technical support and troubleshoot automation systems, industrial communications, and data quality issues.
  • ◆Support commissioning, startup, bench testing, and field testing activities.
  • ◆Collaborate on software architecture, engineering standards, quality assurance, and new feature development.
  • ◆Develop and maintain technical documentation, standardized templates, and training materials.
  • ◆Participate in research and development initiatives and evaluate emerging hardware and software technologies.
  • ◆Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and field teams to improve system reliability and performance.

Key

Qualifications

  • ✓3+ years of experience configuring and deploying SCADA software.
  • ✓Strong experience with Ignition SCADA, Python scripting, SQL databases, and alarm management.
  • ✓Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT, OPC UA, and EtherNet/IP.
  • ✓Preferred experience with pump automation, industrial networking, and remote SCADA deployments.
  • ✓Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
  • ✓Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

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For over 10 years, our client has developed and deployed advanced automation and monitoring solutions for industrial applications. They are looking to expand their team with a SCADA Controls Engineer to support the design, deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of industrial SCADA systems.

In this role, you will work closely with senior engineering leadership on project execution, customer support, engineering standards, and product development initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys developing scalable automation solutions and collaborating across engineering, operations, and field deployment teams to ensure reliable system performance and excellent customer outcomes.

Why You’ll Want to Work for This Company and Live in This Area

  • •Join a financially stable, successful, and growing technology company.
  • •Work with innovative industrial automation and monitoring technologies.
  • •Enjoy a family-friendly community with a growing population of young families.
  • •Relocation assistance available.
  • •Live in one of the most affordable areas of the United States.
  • •Take advantage of a thriving business environment in California’s Central Valley.
  • •Enjoy convenient access to the mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and San Francisco, all approximately two hours away.
  • •Experience the best of California in a single weekend, from ocean views and alpine skiing to hiking in some of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.

Position Overview

The SCADA Controls Engineer will develop and configure Ignition SCADA applications, support commissioning and startup activities, and provide advanced troubleshooting for SCADA, PLC, RTU, and industrial communication systems.

Beyond hands-on engineering, this role will contribute to software quality assurance, documentation standards, research and development initiatives, and technical training. The ideal candidate brings strong system design and troubleshooting skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced industrial environment.

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