Senior Control Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Chatsworth, California

Are you a Senior Controls Engineer who thrives on diagnosing complex PLC and automation faults across advanced CNC and bespoke manufacturing equipment? Do you enjoy being the technical authority onsite, driving improvements in machine performance, reliability and control systems? Are you degree qualified in electrical engineering or automation and ready to take ownership of a highly automated, precision manufacturing environment? If so, this opportunity could be the right next step for you.

We are working exclusively with a globally recognised precision manufacturer supporting aerospace and medical industries. Their Chatsworth facility is a state-of-the-art, highly automated CNC environment producing high tolerance components where uptime, accuracy and control system performance are critical. The Senior Controls Engineer will play a central role in maintaining,

improving and evolving the site’s automation capability.

As the Senior Controls Engineer your responsibilities will include

• Diagnose and resolve complex PLC and controls faults across CNC machinery and bespoke automated equipment
• Modify, optimise and maintain PLC programs to improve machine performance, reliability and efficiency
• Act as the onsite subject matter expert for electrical engineering and control systems
• Lead troubleshooting activities, supporting technicians in identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective actions
• Interpret electrical schematics, manuals and system drawings to guide maintenance and repair activities
• Support both planned preventive maintenance and reactive breakdown response across automated systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across controls, automation and machine performance

As the Senior Controls Engineer you will bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related discipline
• Strong hands on experience with PLCs, including fault finding and program modification
• Proven background in a manufacturing or industrial environment supporting automated machinery
• The ability to diagnose complex electrical and control system issues without reliance on OEMs or third parties
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership of critical systems onsite

There is genuine progression available. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop the site’s controls and automation capability, with increasing technical ownership and strategic input over time. The business offers a collaborative environment, strong investment in technology and clear long term growth.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.