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Automation Engineer

Ralliant · Hollister, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
13 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Ralliant (industrial) in Hollister, CA. Lead system level design and scale up activities, taking processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated production lines.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Root cause, GD&T, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, Automation, Tooling
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $128k–$180k.

Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 121 controls engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 120 other live controls postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $124k–$179k, from 62 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 69%
  • ✓ Robotics 45%
  • PLC 42%
  • Python 36%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 34%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Ralliant in Hollister

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Full description from RalliantAs posted on their careers site.Show

requirements

into tooling, fixtures, and fully integrated automation lines, partnering with cross‑functional teams across multiple sites to scale processes from manual or semi‑automated to fully automated solutions.

The ideal candidate is truly multidisciplinary—comfortable designing fixtures in CAD, specifying pneumatic systems, troubleshooting integration issues on the production floor, and owning a system from initial sketch through production ramp‑up.

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead system level design and scale up activities, taking processes from manual or semi-automated to fully automated production lines.
  • ◆Design, test, and qualify automation systems according to established specifications and program requirements.
  • ◆Design tooling and fixtures for manual, semi-automated, and automated processes, applying GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) principles.
  • ◆Translate system

requirements

into principles of operation and integration strategies for full automation lines.

  • ✓Apply multidisciplinary engineering expertise across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and optical systems to deliver integrated automation solutions.
  • ✓Serve as the subject matter expert for deployed automation platforms, guiding improvements and lifecycle management.
  • ✓Develop manufacturing bills of materials, operating and maintenance procedures, spare parts lists, and preventive maintenance schedules.
  • ✓Provide hands on training and troubleshooting support to sustain engineering and operations teams.
  • ✓Lead system integration efforts, including

requirements

translation, architecture development, and functional validation.

  • ✓Troubleshoot complex, multi technology systems and guide teams through root cause analysis.
  • ✓Support factory deployments, FAT and SAT testing, and equipment qualification activities.
  • ✓Document

requirements

specifications, functional descriptions, and system architecture to support long term sustainment.

  • ✓Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • ✓2-5 years of progressive experience in automation engineering, including tooling and fixture design and multidisciplinary system integration, within an electronics, aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing environment.
  • ✓BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field.
  • ✓Demonstrated experience designing and scaling automation systems from prototype through full production.
  • ✓Working knowledge of GD&T, mechanical tooling and fixturing design, and system architecture development.
  • ✓Experience in electronics systems engineering, gained in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, autonomous vehicles, or robotics.
  • ✓Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross functional communication 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.
  • ✓Export Control Requirement: Due to U.S. Government contract

requirements

applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.

Work Location & Travel

This role is on-site and travel of up to 50 percent should be expected across all site locations to support program needs.

This role can be performed at any of our three sites: (1) Hollister, CA, (2) Chandler, AZ or (3) Solon, OH.

Ralliant 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.

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