Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for automated manufacturing equipment and processes in defense hardware production.
Role type
Senior IC automation controls engineer
Builds
Automated manufacturing equipment, robotic cells, and integrated production lines for defense hardware
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI development, system integration, electrical schematics, industrial communication protocols, data acquisition, troubleshooting, control system documentation
Preferred skills
Robotics integration, motion control, machine vision, SCADA, Industry 4.0, simulation tools, industrial cybersecurity
Technologies
Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, MES, SCADA
Responsibilities
Design and develop PLC-based control systems; Write, test, and debug PLC programs; Develop intuitive HMI interfaces; Create control system documentation; Integrate equipment with higher-level systems; Implement data acquisition systems; Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems; Support commissioning and startup of new equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
