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Automation and Controls Engineer at Vital Lyfe | LAYIQ

Ability to help select the right automation architecture, controls platform, and factory software tools for a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
Experience with electromechanical systems, automated test stands, manufacturing equipment, reliability rigs, or end-of-line test systems.
Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFDs, motor starters, drives, and other motion systems.
Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using safety PLCs, safety-rated relays, interlocks, e-stops, and other machine safety devices.
Hands-on troubleshooting experience using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes, and industrial network diagnostic tools.
Proficiency understanding and creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and single-line diagrams.
Experience with fieldbus networks, serial communication, Ethernet communication, and industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or CAN.
Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high-quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, UL508A, and related control system safety standards.
PLC programming experience; Beckhoff TwinCAT, Rockwell, Siemens, Codesys, Omron, or similar experience is valuable.
Experience with HMI, SCADA, MQTT, OPC-UA, Ignition, SQL databases, machine health monitoring, and factory data systems.
Experience applying industrial software to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
Ability to safely check out interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation.
Startup, pilot-line, or high-rate manufacturing experience preferred.
Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions
Hands on work on development hardware.
Long periods of standing, crouching, walking.
Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Why Join Vital Lyfe?
Work on high-impact problems with global relevance
Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience
Early ownership in a high growth, engineering led startup
Join a tight knit, mission driven team in a fast-paced environment
Build long term career equity as we grow
Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)
Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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