Principal Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Core
Principal technical authority defining standards, resolving complex engineering problems, and setting technical direction for automation systems in solid rocket motor production and energetic materials manufacturing.
Role type
Principal Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Builds
PLC-based control systems, robotic integration, electrical cabinets, plant networking, and HMI/SCADA systems for manufacturing environments.
Domain
Defense, national security, and energetic materials manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function blocks), robotic system integration, electrical system design (NEC/UL508A), plant networking (4-20 mA, Ethernet), HMI/SCADA development, statistical process control (SPC), technical mentorship, standards definition
Preferred skills
Machine learning in manufacturing, 2D electrical schematics and 3D CAD modeling, Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma certification
Technologies
Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Fanuc, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Establish automation standards and architectural patterns; lead design, programming, and commissioning of PLC systems and robotics; define automation technology roadmap including machine vision and ML; design compliant electrical systems and build cabinets; implement plant networking and data architecture for optimization; create HMI/SCADA systems; provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering group.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic direction and mentorship
