Senior Automation & Controls Technician

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

This senior level role is part of Blue Origin Factory Automation Team within the Operations Automation, Tooling and Maintenance organization.

We are a world leading Manufacturing Automation organization that is revolutionizing manufacturing at Blue Origin. By blending proven and cutting edge manufacturing technologies with a relentless drive to develop, deploy and support high quality systems, we are enabling Blue Origin to realize our vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Our team is looking for outstanding, highly motivated, senior automation and controls technicians who will form the bedrock of our automation capability, enabling rapid and high-quality internally developed system builds.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Wire, commission, and debug automated control systems
• Build automation control panels per design
• Work with external vendors to build and install panels
• Redline electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated systems
• Take utmost ownership of install work and timelines, providing regular updates and communicating blockers or risks rapidly
• Promote 5s principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces

Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary education (High School Diploma or GED) required.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience installing, troubleshooting or maintaining equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs.
• Excellent ability to interpret and modify electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience assembling, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical control panels and circuits.
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and with humility to stakeholders.
• A strong aptitude for safety culture.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

Desired:

• A.S. degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Technology or other relevant Automation/Controls field.
• Familiar with various control systems standards such as IEC 61131, ANSI B11, NFPA 79, and RIA 15.06
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 hour certifications
• Excellent technical writing, grammar, and presentation experience
• Experience with electrical verification of machines

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing up and down stairs and/or ladders regularly throughout the day
• Ability to lift lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25lbs unassisted)
• Available to work overtime and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Occasional travel to other Blue Origin or 3rd party facilities, up to 25%

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