Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

Blue Origin

Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 197529 - 276539

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. Were 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.

Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

About This Role

Blue Origins Factory Automation team is part of the Advanced Manufacturing organization within Operations serving as the in-house automation integrator responsible for designing building and deploying the custom equipment and systems that enable scalable repeatable production across Blue Origins manufacturing business units. We build manufacturing capability from the ground up developing automated solutions that directly drive the delivery of Blue Origins products across current and future programs.

We are looking for an experienced Automation Controls Engineer who brings deep hands-onexpertisein industrial controls design and automation systems integration someone who thrives in a build-it-and-commission-it environment moves with urgency and takes full technical ownership from concept through production ramp-up. This role goes beyond pure controls engineering: you will drive projects end-to-end navigating R&D design build installation and commissioning while coordinating across a broad range of stakeholders and disciplines. You will define control system architectures set technical standards and deliver solutions that work in the real world including challenging product design teams to design for automated manufacturing when requirements complicate scalable automation. A passion for our mission and for the discipline of building systems that work is essential.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with applications engineers in the development of conceptual automated manufacturing equipment providing controls architecture input and feedback from concept through detailed design

Design control system architectures including network topology I/O distribution safety systems and communication protocols

Lead industrial controls and electrical design of bespoke automation systems

Develop offline simulations of automated systems ranging from discrete work cells to fully automated product lines tovalidatecontrol logic robot paths cycle times and system behavior from concept through final design including pre-programming and virtual commissioning prior to hardware availability

Transition from offline development to online debugging and commissioning of PLC HMI robot and similar industrial controls programs from scratch

Integrate auxiliary equipment machines and tools into unified control systems

Work with panel fabricators and field installation teams; provide technical support during system integration and commissioning

Lead factory and site acceptance testing

Lead the build installation commissioning and start-up of automated manufacturing systems

Create and deliver controls documentation packages including sequence of operations I/O lists network diagrams and program documentation

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics Controls or related engineering field

Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience developing and integrating industrial controls and automation systems from scratch including PLC and HMI programming as core competencies control system architecture design (network topology I/O distribution safety systems multi-platform communication protocols) and broad exposure to industrial automation platforms such as robots material handling systems (gantries AGVs conveyors) CNC machine integration NDT assembly testing and process tools (torque welding grinding or similar)

Demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings

Experience with industrial safety system design including functional safety devices safety PLCs and safety-rated circuits

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with industrial automation and machine safety standards including IEC 61131 ANSI B11 NFPA 79 RIA R15.06 and functional safety standards (IEC 62061 / ISO 13849) including experience conducting or supporting formal risk assessments

Experienceutilizingindustrial automation simulation software for offline programming virtual commissioning and full production line simulation including tools such as Plant Simulate Process Simulate Visual ComponentsRobotStudio or similar

Experience with industrial machine vision systems including custom application development using platforms such as Cognex encompassing out-of-the-box configuration novel programming and machine learning (ML)-based inspection and guidance solutions

Experience buildingmodifying and troubleshooting electrical control panels

Experience with electrical design for industrial control systems using AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN or similar electrical CAD platforms

Demonstrated history of delivering custom automated manufacturing systems from concept through production ramp-up

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $197529.00 - $276539.55

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blues 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 (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

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. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture ...