Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Core
Designing, deploying, and optimizing PLC-based automation and controls systems for solid rocket motor and energetic materials manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Builds
Automated production lines for solid rocket motors and energetic chemicals
Domain
Defense, national security, and space technology (Energetic Materials)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (Codesys, Beckhoff, Wago, ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc), robotic integration, electrical system design (NEC, UL508A), hazardous environment compliance (C1D1/C2D1), plant networking (4-20 mA, Ethernet), HMI/SCADA design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Machine learning in manufacturing, energetic materials/explosives experience
Technologies
Codesys, Beckhoff, Wago, ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc, SCADA, HMI
Responsibilities
Design, program, commission, and maintain PLC-based control systems and robotic integration; Lead evaluation and deployment of automation solutions including machine vision; Design electrical systems for hazardous environments; Implement plant networking architecture; Design HMI/SCADA screens; Mentor junior engineers and technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities