Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Core
Design, deploy, and maintain PLC-based automation and controls systems for solid rocket motor and energetic materials manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Builds
Robotic work cells, machine vision systems, electrical cabinets, and plant networking for hazardous material production lines.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Industrial Automation & Controls
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
PLC programming (Codesys, Beckhoff, Wago, etc.), Robotic integration (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa), Electrical system design (NEC, UL508A), SCADA/HMI design, Plant networking (Ethernet, 4-20mA), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Hazardous environment compliance.
Preferred skills
Energetic materials/explosives experience, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt).
Technologies
Codesys, Beckhoff, Wago, ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, SCADA, HMI, Ethernet, 4-20mA.
Responsibilities
Design and commission PLC 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.
