Automation and Controls Engineer

Impulse Space

$105K — $185K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
  • 2+ years in manufacturing/test/R&D environments
  • Familiarity with PLC systems
  • Understanding of safety standards (ISO 13849, ANSI B11, IEC 61508)
  • Experience with industrial protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, IO-Link)

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of equipment design from concept to commissioning
  • Generate electrical and fluid system schematics using EPlan
  • Write and debug maintainable software for PLCs in TwinCAT
  • Program industrial controls hardware including VFDs and motor starters
  • Select application-specific hardware for systems
  • Develop user-friendly HMIs for diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with end users to ensure design intent is met

Benefits

  • Eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible schedule with travel as needed
Full Job Description
Automation and Controls Engineer

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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