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Impulsespace
Redondo Beach, California, US
$145K-$185K a year
Full-time

Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

Department : Propulsion Engineering

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Redondo Beach

Reporting To : Kevin Miller, VP of Propulsion

Compensation : $145,000 - $185,000 / year

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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 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

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