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Blue Origin · 11 hours ago

Automation Controls Engineer III

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Automation Controls Engineer III will lead the design and development of automated manufacturing systems, ensuring high safety and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the internal design and development of from scratch automated manufacturing systems

Electrical design and modification of industrial control and safety systems (AutoCAD Electrical)

Design and modification of PLC, HMI, and Robot programs (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, WinCC Unified, Ignition, Kuka, Fanuc, ABB, etc.)

Design of process control systems (Torque Tools, Machine Vision, Non-Destructive Testing, Inspection, Proof and Flow, Cleaning Passivation and Verification, Welding, Machining, etc.)

Design and development of data collection solutions

Support the development of SCADA applications (Ignition, Kepware, AWS, etc.)

Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment

Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation; accomplish the technical architecture, roadmap and implementation

Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams to pair control system development with IOT analytics, developing closed-loop data-driven enhancements to sophisticated manufacturing systems

Qualification

Controls engineering expertiseAutomation software developmentPLC programmingElectrical designData collection solutionsSCADA applicationsTechnical writingTeam collaborationCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, or other relevant engineering field

4+ years experience with common automation software development languages (ex. Ladder, ST, C/C++)

4+ years experience with controls and automation software development environments (ex. Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix)

4+ years experience with 'from scratch' software development used in automated tooling, machinery, robotics, or similar equipment

A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings

Strong skills for design and process simplification

Ability to communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners

An understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our organizational culture

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum