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Controls Engineer

Relling

Controls Engineer

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In-Office

San Francisco, CA, USA

Entry level

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San Francisco, CA, USA

Entry level

Build, test, commission, and debug control systems for robotic workcells. Diagnose motor, sensor, and hardware-interface issues, document tests, identify root causes, validate fixes on physical systems, and collaborate with engineers during cell bring-up. The role requires end-to-end ownership of controls or automation projects and strong electrical and controls fundamentals.

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About Relling

Relling (YC S25) builds ready-to-deploy robot workcells for US manufacturers. We design and test in San Francisco and put systems to work on factory floors. This is a full-time, in-person role in Potrero Hill, San Francisco.

What you'll do: Build, test and debug controls for robotic workcells. Work through motor, sensor and hardware-interface issues with the engineers bringing up each cell. Document tests, diagnose failures and validate fixes on real hardware.

What we're looking for: Experience building and commissioning controls or automation systems, with clear ownership you can explain end to end. Strong electrical and controls fundamentals and sound engineering judgment. A practical approach to debugging: measurements, root causes, tests and validation.

How to apply: Apply with your resume and a short description of a system you built or shipped. Project links are optional. Tell us what you owned, what failed and how you tested the fix.

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