Senior Automation and Controls Engineer
Department: Propulsion Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Reporting To: Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion
Compensation: $145,000 - $185,000 / year
Description
As a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design and commissioning of industrial machinery and systems for R&D, test, and production while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team.
Responsibilities
- Own all aspects of equipment design from concept, requirements, and commissioning
- Generate necessary schematics and for electrical and fluid systems in EPlan to required standards
- Architect, write and debug software for PLCs in TwinCAT that is maintainable and scalable
- Programming of various industrial controls hardware (VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, etc.)
- Selecting of application specific hardware (circuit protection, VFDs, motion systems, robots, etc.)
- Development of HMIs that are easy to use, functional, and can be used for diagnostics & troubleshooting
- Work with end users to ensure equipment meets design intent
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
- 5+ years of professional work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
- 4+ years demonstrated experience working with PLC systems
- 4+ years demonstrated experience working on control systems/industrial machines
- 2+ years demonstrated experience working on industrial safety systems
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Object oriented programming in structured text per IEC 61131-3
- Schematic design with EPlan
- 3D Control panel design with EPlan ProPanel
- Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
- Understanding of ISO 13849, ANSI B11, or IEC 61508 safety standards
- Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79 standards
- Familiarity with industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, IO-Link, etc.
- Work with external vendors and manufacturers for sourcing hardware and solutions
- Experience with hazard risk assessments and mitigation plans
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