Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and deploy automation controls and software solutions to improve the reliability, safety, and efficiency of manufacturing processes for space vehicles and systems.
Role type
Senior Automation Controls Engineer
Builds
Automated manufacturing tooling, control systems, and data collection solutions for rocket production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Ladder/ST/C++ programming, PLC/Robot program design, SCADA application development, electrical design for industrial control, process control system design, closed-loop data-driven enhancements, manufacturing equipment support
Preferred skills
Python/C# development, NC programming (G-code/TP/Karel), electrical verification, source control management, CNC/metrology/inspection experience, AutoCAD Electrical
Technologies
Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix, Ignition, Kepware, AWS, AutoCAD Electrical
Responsibilities
Support initiatives to improve manufacturing reliability and efficiency through automation; Collaborate with data-science teams to pair control systems with IoT analytics; Design and modify industrial control and safety systems; Design and modify PLC and Robot programs; Design process control systems; Develop data collection solutions; Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC