Controls Engineer

Company: Volt
Location: Madera
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

Direct Hire opportunity for a Controls Engineer located in Madera CA

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Relocation assistance is available!!!

As a Controls Engineer, you will:


Develop and write application code using Visual Basic, C++, PLC, and OIT programs.
Design electrical schematics, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and technical specifications to meet project standards.
Program PLC systems to control industrial food processing equipment.
Develop functional OIT screens for seamless operator interaction.
Troubleshoot and identify problems, propose alternative solutions, and assess associated risks.
Provide technical leadership and contribute to a variety of projects.
Assist with quoting complex machines and parts by leveraging advanced product knowledge.
Collaborate with sales, service, engineering, and production teams to ensure successful project execution.
Communicate with technical professionals both inside and outside the organization.

This is a full-time, Direct Hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
7+ years of experience in industrial machine controls
Experience with Allen Bradley
Experience with thermal processing (highly preferred).
Proficiency in PC-based control systems with Microsoft OS.
Strong programming skills in Visual Basic, C++, PLCs, and GUI systems.
The ability to read and interpret machine control electrical schematics.
Experience configuring industrial machine controls, including AC/DC drives.
Familiarity with ERP-based business systems such as JDE or equivalent (preferred).
Understanding of costs, margins, and profit impact in decision-making.

This is an onsite position in Madera, CA, with occasional travel (approximately 15%) to customer sites within and outside the U.S.

Salary: $80 to $135K annually

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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