Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, PCB (Starlink/Starmind)
Core
Design, build, and optimize controls and automation systems for PCB manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms to support high-volume production of printed circuit boards for consumer devices.
Role type
Senior IC automation and controls engineer (manufacturing)
Builds
PCB manufacturing equipment, material handling systems, and factory automation infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, electrical system design, robotics programming, field bus networking, safety system implementation, project management, electrical code compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, 5+ years in high-speed manufacturing, hazardous process expertise, Siemens TIA Portal or Beckhoff TwinCAT proficiency, ABB robotics, EtherCAT/Profinet protocols
Technologies
Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, ABB, EPLAN, SCADA, MES, MQTT, OPC-UA, EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
Responsibilities
Design and manage automation projects from ideation to commissioning; Architect, write, and debug PLC code for high-volume manufacturing; Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems for robots and conveyors; Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations; Integrate equipment into master SCADA and MES systems; Create schedules and budgets to motivate team achievement.