Software Engineer, Controls & Automation at Layup Parts
Huntington Beach, CA
$140,000–$160,000
Aug 3, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A controls and automation software engineer role at a manufacturing technology company, focused on owning and supporting machine automation systems — ovens, autoclaves, and other integrated equipment — as they transition from R&D into production. Day-to-day work spans resolving field issues on live automated systems, maintaining production reliability, and advancing new automation features. Best suited to engineers with hands-on C++ and controls/physical-systems experience.
Mid level · 3+ years · Full-time
Pay in the description: $140,000–$160,000
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What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Location is not stated in the posting; the role appears to be on-site given the requirement to work directly with hardware and production machines, but no city or state is specified.
The 3+ years of experience requirement is stated at the role level against software engineering broadly, not tied to any specific technology.
Controls systems experience is broadly required — the posting lists factory automation, robotics, automotive, and avionics as acceptable domains rather than mandating a specific platform.
PLC experience (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar) is listed under Bonus Points, so it is treated as preferred; the named brands are captured as alternatives since any one would satisfy the same requirement.
Real-time and embedded systems experience is also listed under Bonus Points.
MES experience is listed under Bonus Points.
The posting includes ITAR compliance language requiring US persons; no formal security clearance is gated, but candidates must be US citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Seniority is assessed as Mid: 3+ years is the stated floor, the role is a support/build contributor without explicit org-wide or cross-team technical leadership scope, and the title carries no level modifier.
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