Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Core
Designing, deploying, and optimizing PLC-based automation and controls systems for solid rocket motor and energetic materials manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Industrial Automation & Controls Engineer
Builds
Automated production lines for solid rocket motors and energetic chemicals
Domain
Defense, national security, and space technology (Energetic Materials)
Required skills
PLC programming (Codesys, Beckhoff, Wago, ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc), robotic integration, electrical system design (NEC, UL508A), hazardous environment compliance (C1D1/C2D1), plant networking (4-20 mA, Ethernet), HMI/SCADA design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Machine learning in manufacturing, energetic materials/explosives experience
Technologies
Codesys, Beckhoff, Wago, ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc, SCADA, HMI
Responsibilities
Design, program, commission, and maintain PLC-based control systems and robotic integration; Lead evaluation and deployment of automation solutions including machine vision; Design electrical systems for hazardous environments; Implement plant networking architecture; Design HMI/SCADA screens; Mentor junior engineers and technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
