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Blue Origin LLC

Technician - Automation & Controls | All Shifts All Levels

huntsville, AL

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Job description

Application close date: 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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Job Description Our team is looking for outstanding, highly motivated, automation and controls professionals who love listening to our customers, working as a team, and proactively taking the lead whenever vital. 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

Support the install and integration of new automated equipment into the manufacturing ecosystem at Blue.

Coordinate with and support of maintenance teams responding to emergent equipment issues.

Manage Automation shop including inventory, kitting and 5S.

Mechanical and electrical assembly and fabrication.

Diagnosis, troubleshooting and modification of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and safety control systems.

Diagnosis, troubleshooting and modification of PLC, Vision and Robot programs.

Identification and escalation of automation continuous improvement opportunities.

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.

Experience with CMMS, Inventory management and shop organization.

Experience troubleshooting and modifying: Automation control systems including Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs Industrial robot programs (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA) Industrial vision systems (ex. Keyence, Cognex) Machine Safety systems software and hardware

Ability to interpret and modify electrical and mechanical drawings.

Experience assembling, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical control panels and circuits.

Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment.

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.

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

Experience in defining, implementing, and maintaining controls code from source

Hands on experience with multiple common manufacturing and assembly processes, CNC machines, metrology systems (laser tracking), and inspection

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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Worksite address

huntsville, AL, 35824, US

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