Automation & Controls Specialist
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Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100000 - 140000
Posted on:
11 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an Automation & Controls Specialist at Impulse you will be responsible for the execution and integration of industrial automation and controls systems. This role is hands-on and technical with ownership of electrical installation controls programming system bring-up and close collaboration with engineering on machine and test system development.
Responsibilities
- Own electrical and controls execution for assigned machines production equipment or test systems
- Install wire and modify industrial controls hardware in accordance with NFPA 70 NFPA 79 and UL 508A standards
- Program and configure industrial controls hardware including PLCs VFDs motor starters and related devices
- Lead controls system bring-up checkout and validation activities
- Troubleshoot complex electrical controls and instrumentation issues
- Review electrical schematics; create and own redlines and drive updates back into released drawings
- Collaborate with engineering on control architecture device selection and design improvements
- Use EPlan to generate reports manufacturing data and documentation
- Provide technical guidance to technicians on wiring practices and troubleshooting
- Maintain the electrical shop tools consumables and controls hardware inventory
- Document work performed and update assigned tasks or project tracking
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 7 years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
- 7 years working on electrical control systems
- 1 years working on pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 10 years proven experience with EPlan and PLC-based control systems (TwinCAT preferred)
- 10 years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
- Strong experience supporting systems up to 480 VAC
- Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
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 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 Spaces 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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