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Impulsespace

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer Redondo Beach

redondo beach, CA

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Impulsespace lists this Senior Automation & Controls Engineer Redondo Beach opportunity in redondo beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $160,000 - $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

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 work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)

5+ years of PLC programming experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

7+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)

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 .

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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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Worksite address

redondo beach, CA, 90278, US

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