Automation and Controls Engineer

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

4d•$105,000 - $185,000

About The Position

As an 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
2+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity of PLC systems
Object oriented programming in structured text per IEC 61131-3
Industrial Safety
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
Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

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
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 for end users to ensure equipment meets design intent