Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Redondo Beach, California, United States

$145-185k

Full Time

15 minutes ago

Job 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 for 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 

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.  

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.

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