Controls Engineer – Contract

Location: Long Beach, California

Pay Rate: $50–55/hour

Schedule: Full-Time

Benefits: Begin Day 1

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support electrical design and automation upgrades for mechanical and hydraulic power stamping presses. This role is ideal for someone with strong PLC programming experience and a background in industrial automation and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and modify HMI, PLC, and Safety PLC systems
• Develop hardwire, panel, and field device layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
• Perform risk assessments for projects, including hardware procurement and installation timing
• Supervise installation activities, including engineers, electricians, and millwrights
• Support full line commissioning, including PLC, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Review and verify designs during customer buyoffs

Technical Responsibilities Include:

• HMI programming using GP-Pro on Proface hardware
• PLC programming using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Step 7, and other platforms
• Safety PLC design using Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems
• Creating and modifying layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and IAB

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering/Technologies, technician degree, or equivalent experience
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens required)
• AutoCAD Electrical experience
• Electrical hardware design and modification experience
• Experience with equipment installation, demolition, and commissioning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel, including to Canada and Mexico
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.