Controls Engineer 4

United Launch Alliance•Decatur, AL

About The Position

The Production Operations Control Engineer designs, develops, and implements control systems for automated industrial machinery and processes. They ensure that systems function efficiently, safely, and reliably, often working with PLCs, HMIs, and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. They will guide maintenance and IT support to achieve Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), corporate IT security compliance and maintain configuration control. This position will support all Prod Ops locations (Decatur, AL and Pueblo, CO).

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Controls or Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college or university
A strong understanding of control theory principles
Proficiency in PLC programming
Knowledge and experience with Siemens, Kuka/Fanuc, and/or Cognex Vision
Experience with off line programming
Experience with electrical schematics
Experience with DFARS compliance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and teamwork skills across all disciplines
Basic understanding of project management
Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Responsibilities

Develop processes and procedures to govern and lead standardization and optimization for controls throughout Production Operations.
Design control systems for new products and upgrades to existing ones, including developing control algorithms and software.
Conduct system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure proper functionality.
Create and maintain technical documentation, such as wiring diagrams, schematics, and operation manuals.
Develop and maintain configuration management of controls backups plantwide.
Ensure systems are designed and implemented in accordance with relevant safety and industry standards.
Partner with IT Security on security compliance including DFARS requirements for government contracts.
Provide training and support to other teams on the operation and maintenance of control systems.
Evaluate existing processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
Camera System development and installation for future automation projects.