Industrial Controls Engineer

Position Overview

At Canoo our mission is to bring EVs to Everyone. We are seeking a self-starter Industrial Controls Engineer responsible for leading the development, commissioning, and upkeep of manufacturing equipment and processes—including mechanisms, sensors, actuators, and controls. In this role, you will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to drive production efficiency, improve processes, and ensure manufacturing feasibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the engineering and production teams to understand product, process, and quality control plans.
• Lead process technicians and production teams in analyzing process issues and problem solving.
• Partner with product engineering during early development to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
• Design and develop equipment and processes to meet product and production objectives.
• Engage with suppliers to develop project scopes, manage RFQ/PO/invoice/delivery processes, and coordinate efforts for production success.
• Lead the selection of sensors, actuators, and other mechanisms for equipment.
• Lead development of controls, including programming as needed.
• Develop and update job instruction sheets for production teams.
• Conduct time and process studies to identify inefficiencies and work towards their elimination.
• Support issue resolution with root cause investigation and corrective action tracking.
• Ensure processes meet high standards of safety and ergonomic compliance.
• Support training and coaching of process technicians and associates.
• Assist the production team in optimizing labor utilization, reducing waste, and minimizing scrap.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in design, development, and production of electromechanical, robotics, or control systems.
• Experience with programming PLCs or alternative control software such as Labview.
• Experience with machine design or partnering with designers to prototype and productionize machine parts.
• Proficiency with one or more CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T, and DFM/DFA studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Experience in the automotive industry (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine the automotive landscape.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an energetic atmosphere.