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Hadrian

Automation Controls Engineer

Los Angeles, CA$130k–$220kfulltimemidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Hadrian seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design and deploy end-to-end control systems for robotic and CNC manufacturing cells serving aerospace and defense customers. You'll own everything from PLC/robot programming and electrical panel design through commissioning and production handoff, working alongside manufacturing and software teams on fast-paced projects.

What you'll do

  • Design controls architecture for robotic, CNC, and tooling cells from concept through run-off testing
  • Develop and deploy PLC applications on Siemens or similar platforms with reusable standards and libraries
  • Commission multi-axis motion systems including servos, VFDs, steppers, and integrated sensors/safety devices
  • Specify and design electrical panels; architect industrial networks using EtherCAT, PROFINET, and OPC UA
  • Build operator HMIs and conduct risk assessments per ISO 13849 standards
  • Perform floor commissioning, troubleshoot issues, and mentor technicians on best practices

What they're looking for

  • PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff preferred)
  • Servo and VFD tuning and commissioning
  • Industrial robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, or similar)
  • Electrical panel design (NFPA 79, UL 508A)
  • Industrial networking (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC UA)
  • Sensor and safety device integration
  • Machine vision systems
  • HMI development (Ignition, WinCC)

Benefits

  • Salary range $130,000–$220,000
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Equity
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Relocation support (when applicable)
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Hadrian

Hadrian builds aerospace and defense manufacturing systems, offering enterprise software platforms, advanced tooling design, and highly automated production capabilities for the sector. The company is hiring full stack engineers, manufacturing and tooling specialists, infrastructure and identity management experts, and workforce systems architects to support its rapid scaling.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a complete robotic or CNC cell you've owned from concept to commissioning. What were the biggest control challenges, and how did you solve them?
  • Describe your hands-on experience with Siemens or Beckhoff PLCs—what applications have you written, and how do you approach reusability and standards in your code?
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