Principal/Controls Engineer - Level 2 or 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the Tooling and Facilities Engineering team at its Promontory, Utah facility. The position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 and supports manufacturing equipment and processes through controls programming, integration, production support, troubleshooting, and industrial networking and cybersecurity. The engineer integrates robotics, PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, and other instrumentation; develops PLC and HMI programs; and verifies the functionality and safety of control programs before implementation. The role also supports programming standards, software development lifecycle practices, and equipment documentation, and collaborates with Electrical Design and Controls Engineers on upgrades and new control systems. The engineer provides line-stoppage support and works with Maintenance, Operations, and other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and controls issues. Supported plant systems include presses, autoclaves, and mixers. The role also manages upgrades to process-related computers and industrial PCs and coordinates secure connections to manufacturing equipment with IT and cybersecurity teams, using basic networking concepts such as VLANs and firewall rules.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of technical experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of experience.
- Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of Controls Engineering experience, or a Master of Science degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of technical experience.
- Strong desire to work with control processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of PLC and HMI systems and programming; Allen-Bradley preferred.
- Level 2: Ability to perform basic PLC programming functions with minimal supervision.
- Level 3: Demonstrated ability to program PLCs, VFDs, servos, and HMIs; Allen-Bradley preferred.
- Level 3: Demonstrated ability to take a lead role on programming projects.
- Desire to support and improve manufacturing processes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Allen-Bradley Logix 5000 / Studio.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley Factory Talk View (SE and ME).
- FANUC robot programming.
- Python.
- LabView.
- Ignition.
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
- Knowledge of basic sensors, contactors, relays, VFDs, and servos.
- Knowledge of Beckhoff PLC platforms.
- Networking skills, including VLANs and firewall rules.
- Troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities
- Integrate equipment involving robotics, PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, and other instrumentation.
- Program PLCs to control processes, machine tools, and robotics.
- Develop and maintain HMI applications for safe and efficient operations.
- Program VFDs and servos for motor control applications.
- Verify the functionality and safety of new and modified control programs before implementation.
- Contribute to and follow programming standards, best practices, and the company software development lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain accurate documentation for supported equipment.
- Collaborate with Electrical Design and Controls Engineers on upgrades and new control systems.
- Provide line-stoppage support for PLC-controlled and other automated processes.
- Work with Maintenance, Operations, and other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and controls issues.
- Support plant control systems, including presses, autoclaves, and mixers, through troubleshooting, reprogramming, and software enhancements.
- Manage upgrades to process-related computers and industrial PCs.
- Implement secure network connections to manufacturing equipment in coordination with IT and cybersecurity teams.
- Apply basic networking concepts, such as VLANs and firewall rules, to support reliable and secure industrial control systems.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
