# Automation Controls Engineer at Hadrian

- Company: Hadrian
- What the company does: Hadrian is rebuilding America’s industrial strength, rapidly scaling our country’s manufacturing output through advanced software, automation, and human skill. Backed by a16z, Founders Fund and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.hadrian.co
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $154K to $266K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hadrian-automation/8a877a00-5979-40f6-b890-a178334c0479
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hadrian-automation-controls-engineer/

## About the role

Factory automation is key to Hadrian’s operations. Our team owns the responsibility of designing and delivering elegant equipment solutions that bridge the gap between our core manufacturing processes and the rest of factory operations. We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of mechanical systems, real-time control, and software architecture.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (electro-mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience
- 5+ years designing and deploying automated industrial equipment
- Proficiency programming on different industrial control platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Siemens S7 preferred)
- Direct exposure to industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, ADS, etc.)
- Working knowledge of automated equipment safety systems and protocols (TwinSAFE, SIMATIC Safety, FSoE, PROFIsafe, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming and control (Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA)

Tags: Engineering, Product, Design