Automation Controls Engineer / Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Divergent • Torrance, CA

97d • $106,000 - $168,300

About The Position

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• 5 years of industrial automation controls experience in dynamic environments.
• IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A standards.
• Experience designing electrical control panels using EPlan or AutoCAD.
• Advanced experience working with the Beckhoff TwinCAT & hardware ecosystem.
• Advanced experience with industrial automation hardware, fieldbus interfaces and motion control.
• Advanced industrial networking experience.
• Experience with industrial safety systems, risk assessments and safety over fieldbus protocols, i.e. FSoE & PROFIsafe.
• Experience developing SCADA & other factory data management platforms, industrial databases, dashboards, etc.
• Experience with Industrial robot platforms, offline program, and virtual commissioning.
• Experience with industrial electrical schematic tools, such as EPlan or AutoCAD electrical.
• Experience with standard software engineering practices, object-oriented programming, SOLID, unit testing and development tools such as GIT.
• Technical leadership experience in defining standards, methods, processes, and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC, HMI & SCADA software & controls architectures for the next generation of DAPS factories & factory modules.
• Contribute to automation standards, frameworks, best practices, and platform selection.
• Architect new advanced automation systems, ultimately leading to detailed design, development, and commissioning of first article factory modules.
• Develop controls systems for new and experimental processes in an R&D environment.
• Understand and steer production operations requirements for factory modules leading to increased overall factory OPE through better development of modules and factory data.
• Work closely with cross-functional technical teams to ensure that program deliverables and milestones are defined, scheduled, and executed on time and budget.
• Support engineering teams in achieving resolution of any gridlock, rather than merely report status.

Benefits

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees