Pacific Fusion
Controls Hardware Engineer
$138K–$207K
San Leandro, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 4, 2026
- Location
- San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in industrial automation or control system design.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Position may require access to export-controlled information or technology; access is restricted to U.S. Persons as defined in the posting.
About the job
Designs and implements control-system hardware and logic for safety-critical and utility systems, supporting integration, testing, and commissioning.
What you'll do
- Translate system requirements into control architectures, hardware specifications, control logic, and test criteria.
- Design schematics, panels, and wiring; integrate PLC, HMI, drive, and communication hardware.
- Test, commission, document, and validate systems against applicable safety standards.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control system design.
- Proficiency with PLC-based systems and experience with VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems.
- Industrial panel/cabinet design experience and knowledge of NFPA 70/70E/79 and IEC 61511 standards.
Nice to have
- Experience with safety PLCs and interlock logic design; background in large scientific facilities or other high-reliability environments.
- CAD experience; EPLAN experience is a significant plus.
Pay
$138,100 — $207,100 USD base salary
Tools
PLC, HMI, VFDs, servo drives, 24VDC, 480VAC, EPLAN, IEC 61511
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