Senior Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Core
Design, develop, document, and manage controls systems for manufacturing automation across factories, including initial ideation, commissioning, and hand-off to sustainment teams.
Role type
Senior IC controls engineer (manufacturing automation)
Builds
Automated manufacturing systems, PLC logic, HMIs/SCADA screens, and production lines for defense technology manufacturing
Domain
Defense technology / Manufacturing Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (Allen Bradley & Siemens), Ignition SCADA development, electrical design CAD (AutoCAD Elec, Eplan), servo drive and VFD configuration, PID tuning, safety buyoffs, IT/OT systems integration, MES/QMS integration
Preferred skills
UL508A MTR Certification, Ignition Gold Certification, TUV FS Engineer Certification
Technologies
Allen Bradley, Siemens, Ignition by Inductive Automation, AutoCAD Elec, Eplan
Responsibilities
Architect and debug object-oriented PLC logic for high-volume manufacturing; Generate and enforce internal standards for control systems architectures and regulatory compliance; Integrate internal and external manufacturing software into automation equipment; Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation failures; Design functional HMIs/SCADA screens aligned with internal branding standards; Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and drive continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
