Senior Automation and Controls Engineer Redondo Beach Department Propulsion Engineering Employm[...]

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