Senior Automation and Controls Engineer
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
Summary
iRhythm is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to join iRhythm's engineering team. This role is based at the Cypress, CA and will have responsibility for performing software and systems development solutions on all industrial automation projects related to manufacturing production assembly and packaging operations. This role will require software programming skills to develop, troubleshoot, and support automation controls, networking, HMI interfacing, and SCADA level systems. This position will be key technical player in supporting the software elements of automation at the manufacturing site.
Job description
Responsibilities include:
Automation Controls
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider).
- Develop and maintain control logic for manufacturing and industrial processes.
- Perform system integration and commissioning of automation equipment.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for control system failures.
Networking & Communication
- Configure and maintain industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, OPC UA).
- Design and support industrial network architecture (LAN/WAN, VLANs, firewalls, switches, routers).
- Ensure cybersecurity best practices are implemented in control networks.
- Monitor and optimize network performance for automation systems.
HMI (Human-Machine Interface) Interfacing
- Develop and maintain HMI screens using platforms like FactoryTalk Optix, Ignition, or Wonderware.
- Integrate HMI systems with PLCs and SCADA systems.
- Provide training and documentation for operators and maintenance personnel.
SCADA Systems
- Design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control.
- Configure data acquisition, alarms, trends, and reporting features.
- Integrate SCADA with MES/ERP systems for data flow and analytics.
- Perform system upgrades and patch management.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, IT, production).
- Maintain documentation including electrical schematics, network diagrams, and software backups.
- Support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies in industrial automation and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things).
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA 70E).
About you:
Minimum of 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields is required: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering
Knowledge in the following: Control systems, Digital and analog electronics, Programming (e.g., C/C++, Python, ladder logic), Robotics and automation, Instrumentation and sensors, Networking and communication protocols
Certifications (Highly Recommended)
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP) – by ISA
- PLC Programming Certifications – from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, etc.
- CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA – for networking knowledge
- SCADA/HMI Training – vendor-specific (e.g., Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk)
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation and controls
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Computer Engineering
- Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider)
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, OPC UA)
- Experience with HMI platforms (e.g., FactoryTalk Optix, Ignition, Wonderware)
- Knowledge of control systems, digital and analog electronics
- Programming skills in C/C++, Python, ladder logic
- Knowledge of robotics and automation, instrumentation and sensors
- Networking and communication protocols knowledge
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP) – highly recommended
- PLC Programming Certifications – highly recommended
- CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA – highly recommended
- SCADA/HMI Training – highly recommended
Company overview
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is a leading digital healthcare company specializing in cardiac monitoring solutions. Founded in 2006 and publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker IRTC, the company has developed the innovative Zio platform, which combines wearable biosensors with cloud-based data analytics and proprietary algorithms to transform cardiac care. iRhythm's technology distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information, enabling physicians to diagnose arrhythmias more quickly and efficiently than traditional methods. The company's flagship product, Zio by iRhythm, represents a significant advancement in ambulatory cardiac monitoring, offering long-term continuous monitoring that helps avoid multiple indeterminate tests and allows for appropriate medical intervention. With headquarters in San Francisco, California, iRhythm operates globally with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees dedicated to advancing digital health solutions. The company's mission focuses on creating trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease through a relentless focus on patient care, delivering better data, better insights, and better health outcomes for all.