Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Skydio

Senior Automation Controls Engineer at Skydio focusing on designing and supporting automated systems for drone production. Collaborating with multiple engineering teams to optimize control systems and robotics in manufacturing.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition)
Integrate and support industrial robotics for precision dispensing, fastening, and soldering tasks
Develop and maintain system architectures, electrical schematics, and documentation
Diagnose and resolve controls and automation issues on the production floor
Collaborate with manufacturing, process, and quality engineering teams to optimize system performance
Implement data collection and monitoring solutions to improve visibility and decision-making
Ensure systems meet safety standards and comply with relevant regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field
4-5+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
Hands-on experience with SCADA systems (Ignition strongly preferred)
Ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems in a production environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Eligibility for group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingHMI programmingSCADA systemsindustrial roboticssystem architectureelectrical schematicsdata collectiontroubleshootingautomationcontrols engineering

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationdecision-making