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Controls Engineer Mind Robotics

Palo Alto, California

We believe the hardest problems in AI are solved when researchers and engineers are hands-on with the physical world every day - and we're looking for people who are passionate about robotics, value ownership, and are excited to tackle difficult problems. We're looking for a Controls Engineer to own the algorithms and software that make our robots move well — from low-level actuator loop design to full-body motion control and the simulation infrastructure that keeps us iterating fast.

30+ days ago

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer Mytra

Brisbane

We are seeking a Robotics Controls Engineer to architect and implement advanced motion control systems that integrate sensing, perception, and actuation into reliable, high-performance robotic platforms. Design and integrate communication architectures for distributed controllers, sensors, and actuators, including pub/sub messaging frameworks (e.g., NATS, ROS2, custom protocols).

30+ days ago

Senior Automation Controls Engineer Skydio Inc

San Mateo, CA

$147,000–$240,000 / year

The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond. About the Role: Skydio is seeking a highly motivated Automation / Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support automated manufacturing systems for our drone production lines.

30+ days ago

Electrical Controls Engineer (Semiconductor / Atmospheric Solutions) Brooks Automation, Inc.

Fremont, CA

$110,621.72–$149,664.68 / year

The candidate will apply knowledge of robot dynamics and kinematics, systems modeling, digital filtering and control theory to design motion control algorithms and tune/optimize parameters on robot hardware, characterize performance, stability, throughput, payload vibration, motor temperature, perform design verification testing, software configuration, and documentation/release. Long-term development projects will progress, a question or issue may arise from a customer or from our operations team requiring a quick investigation and response, input at multiple design reviews may be given, and hands on prototyping or testing may be done in our labs.

30+ days ago

Automation Controls Engineer, Battery Cell Manufacturing Tesla Inc

Fremont, CA

$91,600–$164,400 / year

Create robust programs and sequences to control complex, multi-station machinery to perform processes such as material pick and place, dispense, fastening, welding, testing and material transport. Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.

30+ days ago

Motion Planning & Controls Engineer Maven Robotics

Santa Clara, California

As a Motion Planning & Controls Engineer at Maven Robotics, you will develop the software that brings our robots to life, designing and implementing advanced planning and control algorithms that enable precise, efficient, safe, and reliable coordinated motion. Experience in control, estimation, modeling, and analysis of complex multi-degree-of-freedom electromechanical systems, including forward/inverse kinematics, forward/inverse dynamics, and task/joint space control.

5 days ago

Senior Automation Controls Engineer Danaher Corp

Newark, CA

$140,000–$155,000 / year

Controls & Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming/troubleshooting (Rockwell RS Logix‑5000, FactoryTalk), Cognex Designer (In‑Sight, VisionPro deep learning), and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO‑Link, OPC UA). Integration, Validation & Documentation: Strong background in software validation, equipment qualification, and detailed technical documentation; experience specifying and integrating control panels, including PLCs, I/O, power supplies, safety components, drives, and networks.

30+ days ago

Internship, Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla Inc

Palo Alto, CA

$20–$50 / hour

Tesla is seeking a power electronics controls engineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of ac and dc products including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team.

30+ days ago

Sr. Controls Engineer, Assembly, Fremont Manufacturing Engineering Tesla Inc

Fremont, CA

$109,600–$195,600 / year

The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of automated General Assembly equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications. They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, and maintenance.

30+ days ago

Staff Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Products Tesla Inc

Palo Alto, CA

$168,000–$300,000 / year

Tesla is seeking a Power Electronics Controls Engineer to join the team in developing high-performance controls for a wide spectrum of ac and dc products including chargers, grid-tied inverters, and resonant dc-dc converters. Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction.

30+ days ago

Sr. Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Products Tesla Inc

Palo Alto, CA

$140,000–$300,000 / year

30+ days ago

Automation Controls Engineer Lyten Inc

San Jose, CA

$106,000–$159,000 / year

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products - from lithium-sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

30+ days ago

Senior Process Controls Engineer Lyten Inc

San Jose, CA

$128,200–$192,400 / year

30+ days ago

Senior Automation and Controls Engineer Intrinsic Innovations LLC

Mountain View, CA

3 years of professional experience applying robotics, PLC programming (e.g., Beckhoff, Pilz), fieldbus communication, or motion controllers to systems deployed in manufacturing facilities. Design and implement rapid, innovative robotic automation workcells, taking projects from hardware selection and electrical design to robot, PLC, and HMI programming.

16 days ago

Controls Engineer Scale Microgrid Solutions

Oakland, CA

As a vertically-integrated provider of turnkey advanced microgrid systems, Scale combines project design, engineering, and execution expertise with microgrid-as-a-service financing to offer our customers systems that are optimized to deliver maximum value from day one while ensuring ultra-reliable operations and fast time-to-power. About EQT EQT is a leading purpose-driven global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management, divided into two business segments: Private Capital and Real Assets.

30+ days ago

Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - LSNA-CA Jacobs Solutions Inc

San Francisco, CA

$197,000–$300,000 / year

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Working within a highly interactive, multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to designing electrical circuits and control panels, developing control systems for a range of processes, and identifying optimization opportunities across process control, instrumentation, and automation.

23 days ago

Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer Astro Mechanica

San Francisco, California

The ideal candidate is a controls engineer at heart who is excited to own the control of the power electronics that drive our propulsion: an 800-volt system delivering 1 megawatt of electrical power to the motors on our Gen 5 engine. You will work on a small, tight team alongside a mechanical engineer focused on the liquid-cooled inverter enclosure and an electrical engineer focused on the inverter hardware.

4 days ago

Sr/Staff Automation Controls Engineer Joby Aviation

San Carlos, California

$131,700–$209,030 / year
Full time

Responsibilities: Own the electromechanical, software, and commissioning aspects of custom manufacturing equipment development, partnering with manufacturing engineers and manufacturing test engineers to bring assembly and test processes to production. The role requires strong analytical capability in electrical control design, a broad knowledge of available controls components and sensors, industrial software, and validation in a manufacturing environment.

30+ days ago

Sr/Staff Automation Controls Engineer Joby Aviation Inc

San Carlos, CA

$131,700–$209,030 / year

Own the electromechanical, software, and commissioning aspects of custom manufacturing equipment development, partnering with manufacturing engineers and manufacturing test engineers to bring assembly and test processes to production. The role requires strong analytical capability in electrical control design, a broad knowledge of available controls components and sensors, industrial software, and validation in a manufacturing environment.

30+ days ago

Senior Controls Engineer E Tech Group

Milpitas, CA

$90,000–$130,000 / year

We're one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 25 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals, Material Handling, Consumer Products and Food & Beverage industries. Ignition and PLC experience with products such as: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PlantPAx, Factory Talk Software Suite, Studio 5000, PLC5, SLC500, RSView, PanelView Plus, etc.

30+ days ago

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Controls Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Controls Engineer Mind Robotics

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer Mytra

Senior Automation Controls Engineer Skydio Inc

Electrical Controls Engineer (Semiconductor / Atmospheric Solutions) Brooks Automation, Inc.

Automation Controls Engineer, Battery Cell Manufacturing Tesla Inc

Motion Planning & Controls Engineer Maven Robotics

Senior Automation Controls Engineer Danaher Corp

Internship, Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Engineering (Winter/Spring 2027) Tesla Inc

Sr. Controls Engineer, Assembly, Fremont Manufacturing Engineering Tesla Inc

Staff Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Products Tesla Inc

Sr. Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Products Tesla Inc

Automation Controls Engineer Lyten Inc

Senior Process Controls Engineer Lyten Inc

Senior Automation and Controls Engineer Intrinsic Innovations LLC

Controls Engineer Scale Microgrid Solutions

Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - LSNA-CA Jacobs Solutions Inc

Senior Power Electronics Controls Engineer Astro Mechanica

Sr/Staff Automation Controls Engineer Joby Aviation

Sr/Staff Automation Controls Engineer Joby Aviation Inc

Senior Controls Engineer E Tech Group

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