Automation Controls Engineer Sr
Core
Design, develop, and integrate custom controls and robotic systems for factory automation solutions, including robotic cells, special machines, and electrical panels.
Role type
Senior IC Automation Controls Engineer
Builds
Custom automation equipment, robotic cells, and manufacturing support systems for Blue Origin's space vehicle production.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell), ECAD design (AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan), robotic system integration (KUKA, FANUC, ABB), motion systems design, pneumatic actuator knowledge, BOM creation, electrical cabinet design, system commissioning, troubleshooting, process simulation.
Preferred skills
SCADA platforms (Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk), CNC machine integration, 3D layout creation, robot simulation, mechanical drawing interpretation, project management tools.
Technologies
TIA Portal, Studio 5000, TwinCAT, WinCC, AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan, Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell, KUKA, FANUC, ABB
Responsibilities
Design electrical panels and software for automation equipment; create schematics and diagrams using ECAD; program and configure controls and automation devices; design, program, and integrate robotic systems; provide production support for manufacturing equipment; collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements; participate in design reviews, prototyping, and system integration; support fabrication, assembly, and installation phases; conduct feasibility studies and process simulations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC