Automation and Controls Engineer

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Kyle O'Rourke, Manager, Automation and Controls

Compensation: $105,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

As an 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 
• 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 for end users to ensure equipment meets design intent 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field 
• 2+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D) 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity of PLC systems 
• Object oriented programming in structured text per IEC 61131-3 
• Industrial Safety 
• 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 

Additional Requirements: 

• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed 

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.


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Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.