Sr Automation & Controls Engineer
Company: Butler Recruitment Group
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Core Responsibilities System
Architecture & Design: Architect complex electrical control
systems, including panel layouts, enclosures, and custom cabling
using AutoCAD and SolidWorks . Logic & Programming: Lead the
development and programming of PLC-based control systems .
Collaborate with software teams to integrate diagnostic functions
and foundational system logic. Robotics & Hardware Integration:
Integrate disparate industrial components, safety systems, and
robotics into a seamless, high-performance automated environment.
Technical Consultancy: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for
Management and Engineering teams to define requirements for new
systems or large-scale modifications. Testing & Diagnostics:
Utilize advanced hardware diagnostic instruments, including
oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers , to
troubleshoot and optimize system performance. Mentorship: Provide
technical guidance to assembly technicians and junior staff,
ensuring documentation is precise and assembly processes are
efficient. Required Qualifications Education: BS in Electrical
Engineering or a related field. Experience: 4 years of hands-on
experience in industrial automation and controls . PLC Expertise:
Deep experience designing and integrating PLC-based factory control
systems and industrial safety components. CAD Mastery: Strongly
proficient in electrical schematic capture (AutoCAD/Visio) and 3D
mechanical modeling (SolidWorks/Inventor). Problem Solving: A
proven track record of troubleshooting "on the fly" in a complex,
multi-system industrial environment.
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