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Principal Automation & Controls Engineer

Divergent · Torrance, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $148,430 - $204,090

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
Divergent's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
81% of Divergent's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Divergent
high
88 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
Hiring momentum
106 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

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About this role

The Principal Automation & Controls Engineer at Divergent will lead the development of advanced robotic manufacturing and automation systems, focusing on the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). This role involves hands-on execution, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to create and implement automation software standards and controls architectures. The engineer will also develop controls systems in an R&D environment and support production operations to enhance factory efficiency.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 10 years of industrial automation controls experience in dynamic environments
  • IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming experience
  • Industrial electrical and safety experience
  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Nice to have

  • Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A standards
  • Advanced experience working with the Beckhoff TwinCAT & hardware ecosystem
  • Advanced experience with industrial automation hardware, fieldbus interfaces and motion control
  • Advanced industrial networking experience
  • Experience with industrial safety systems, risk assessments and safety over fieldbus protocols, i.e. FSoE & PROFIsafe

What you get

  • Holistic Compensation Package including competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown
  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives

Worth weighing

  • 100% onsite work with minimal travel
  • Role involves working near moving mechanical parts
  • Pay range varies based on level from Staff to Principal Engineer, with specific figures provided for each level

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Listed by Divergent on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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