Controls Engineer II – Sustaining Engineering

About the role

LILALila is looking for a Controls Engineer II to join its Sustaining Engineering team. You will ensure the reliability and lifecycle performance of automated scientific equipment used in laboratory operations, working on deployed robotics, PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve deployed PLC, SCADA, and robotics control systems.
• Troubleshoot incidents across controls, robotics, instrumentation, networking, and integrated equipment.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and implement fixes to reduce recurring faults.
• Update wrappers that connect third‑party equipment and vendor software to control systems.
• Sustain PLC‑based safety systems for equipment, robotics, and conveyance workflows.
• Plan preventive maintenance, patching, backups, upgrades, and component lifecycle work.
• Keep P&IDs, wiring schematics, control narratives, and I/O lists current.
• Track uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and recurring faults to guide reliability improvements.

Required profile

• 2–5+ years supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting automated control systems.
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and related automation platforms.
• Experience with OT networking (routing, security groups, VPNs).
• Proficiency with Git or equivalent version control for engineering artifacts.
• Ability to create and maintain engineering documents using AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar tools.
• Experience with robotics integration and structured‑text programming.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, networking, and integrated equipment.

Required skills

• PLC
• HMI
• SCADA
• OT networking
• Git
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks Electrical
• Robotics integration
• Structured Text
• TwinCAT
• Python
• C++
• OPC‑UA
• MQTT
• REST APIs
• SIL / PL safety classifications
• FMEA
• CAPA
• RCM

What we offer

• Competitive base compensation with bonus potential.
• Early‑stage equity.
• Comprehensive U.S. benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.