Controls Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Workplace : On-site, 5 days per week Location : Marina, CA We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support a manufacturing data integration project. The engineer will be responsible for connecting a set of Ingersoll Rand automatic torque tools into the client's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) via the Ignition SCADA platform. The target data flow is: IR Torque Gun → Ignition (TCP/OPC) → MES. Key Job Responsibilities • Configure and integrate Ingersoll Rand torque tool data outputs into Ignition SCADA via TCP/OPC, ensuring reliable downstream flow into the MES • Develop and maintain Ignition tags, OPC connections, and database transactions required to capture torque data (values, timestamps, tool IDs, operator IDs, part traceability) from production tools • Work alongside the client's internal controls engineering team to replicate proven IR-to-Ignition-to-MES integration methodologies across multiple tool stations • Troubleshoot communication between Ingersoll Rand torque controllers and the Ignition SCADA layer (TCP/OPC handshakes, tag mapping, data latency) • Validate data integrity end to end, from tool output through SCADA to MES storage • Document configurations, network architecture, and integration steps for ongoing maintenance and scalability • Support commissioning and on-floor testing within the manufacturing environment Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical field • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation), including tag configuration, scripting (Jython/Python), and database integration • Direct experience integrating shop floor devices with MES systems via TCP/OPC • Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA/DA, TCP/IP, MQTT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP) • Experience with SQL databases for transactional data logging • Comfortable working onsite in an active manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on experience with Ingersoll Rand automatic torque tools (INSIGHTqc, IC-D controllers, or comparable IR platforms) and their data output interfaces • Prior experience integrating DC/automatic torque tools into SCADA or MES systems • Exposure to aerospace, EV, or other regulated manufacturing environments where torque traceability is critical • Familiarity with MES platforms (Apriso, iBase-t, Solumina, or comparable) • Experience with Ignition Perspective or Vision module for HMI development • Understanding of part genealogy and production traceability requirements Salary Range • $120,000-$145,000 • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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