Controls Engineer

Avantor · Carpinteria, CA

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Avantor seeks a Controls Engineer to design and support control systems for manufacturing equipment at the Carpinteria, California facility. The role involves collaborating with R&D and maintenance teams to develop electrical schematics, PLC/HMI code, and technical documentation while managing projects that minimize production disruption.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
1 to 3 years of PLC and HMI programming experience
Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E standards and NEC electrical codes
Proficiency with electrical schematics, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
Understanding of AC/DC circuit design and instrumentation principles
CAD software experience (DraftSight or Solidworks preferred)
Strong technical writing and project management capabilities

What you'll be doing

Design electrical schematics, enclosure layouts, and PLC/HMI code for new or upgraded equipment
Coordinate with vendors and contractors to direct equipment builds and installations
Plan and schedule projects to balance timelines with manufacturing downtime
Create technical documentation including maintenance procedures and capital proposals
Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues with maintenance and reliability teams

Compensation$69,000.00 - $110,975.00

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