Top Controls Engineer Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Develop, test, and validate template PLC programs for data center mechanical equipment across multiple PLC platforms. Implement sequences of operations in PLC code, wire and bench-test PLCs and sensors, debug against real IO and failure conditions, and create reusable, portable code for fleetwide deployment.

Design, implement, and support automated manufacturing control systems. Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA; integrate industrial robots for dispensing, fastening, and soldering; develop electrical schematics and system architectures; collect and monitor production data; collaborate with manufacturing, process, and quality teams; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Lead development of ceiling fan controls and systems including AC/DC/BLDC motor controls, RF/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth smart-home integration, PCB and 3D CAD design, prototyping and testing, supplier coordination, performance optimization (airflow, noise, energy), compliance, and mentoring junior engineers while supporting post-production troubleshooting.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for commissioning controls for conveyor and sortation systems, writing and implementing machine code, and ensuring all project aspects are completed and documented.

Design and implement control algorithms for robotics, develop real-time control loops, and debug complex hardware/software issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The Sr. Controls Engineer leads the design and support of control systems for renewable energy projects, focusing on project execution and product improvement. Responsibilities include designing controls, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to standards.

Develop intelligent robotic control algorithms, integrate with sensors, validate models, ensure system performance, and work in a fast-paced startup environment.

The Power Systems Engineer will design and validate plant controller functions for battery energy storage systems, ensuring compliance with utility specifications and enhancing in-house modeling capabilities.

The System Identification & Controls Engineer will characterize and validate robot dynamics, design tests, apply controls, and automate identification processes across robot fleets.

The Sr. Controls Engineer designs, programs, and tests automated sortation systems, leads projects, troubleshoots controls issues, and mentors junior engineers.

The Motion Planning & Controls Engineer will develop software for robot motion, implementing algorithms for optimized control and ensuring performance and safety.

The Controls Engineer will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implement PLC and HMI programs, review designs, and provide engineering support during project phases.

As a Motor Firmware Engineer, you'll develop high-performance firmware for motor controllers, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, validating firmware, and improving flight software reliability.

The Controls Engineer will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implement PLC and HMI programs, and collaborate with team members and clients.

The Controls Engineer will commission controls for conveyor and sortation systems, implement PLC and HMI programs, and collaborate on project execution.

Design, develop, verify, and deliver flight control laws (CLaws) and related assessment tools for FBW aircraft using MATLAB/Simulink and C++. Support autopilot/navigation design, V&V to DO-178B and ARP4754, pilot‑in‑the‑loop evaluation, failure analysis, and integration with test rigs and supplier hardware.

Design and implement control systems for UAVs, integrating machine learning for navigation and performance. Collaborate with teams and optimize embedded code.

Design, build, and operate backend platform capabilities for authentication, identity, service accounts, networking, compliance, observability, and operational controls. Lead cross-functional initiatives, design developer-facing APIs, and maintain reliable distributed systems spanning databases, streaming infrastructure, and request routing with strong operational ownership.

Develop and integrate firmware, software, and electrical systems for a metal 3D printer. Lead implementation and verification of firmware/PLC-controlled features, motion control, sensor and actuator integration, rapid prototyping, and production code contributions (C/C++, Python). Manage PCB design and serial/analog interfaces, support agency certification, and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, materials, and software teams to deliver product to market.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for deploying Battery Energy Storage Systems, validating project designs, and ensuring smooth communication across teams.

The role involves leading design and integration of control systems for power generation, ensuring compliance with regulations, providing technical leadership, and supporting business development.

The Controls Engineer confirms design and functionality of automated sortation systems by troubleshooting, programming PLC and HMI, and supporting project delivery with a focus on industrial controls.

Build and operate the Codex enterprise control plane: backend systems for encryption, key management, access controls, identity and policy enforcement. Design scalable, observable services for authorization, audit logging, compliance, and admin controls; partner across product, security, and customer teams to ensure enterprise-grade security, governance, and reliability.

The Staff Software Engineer will design and optimize control systems for general-purpose robots, focusing on motion planning, state estimation, and robust software frameworks for real-world applications.

Deploy, commission, and support BMS/SCADA/EPMS control systems for data centers. Perform FAT, field integration, loop checks, sequence verification, acceptance testing, and live handover. Troubleshoot integration failures, configure control sequences and alarms, integrate data historians, and develop commissioning checklists, test procedures, and runbooks to standardize future deployments.