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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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. As a Senior Automation Controls Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the production support of our tooling in the Factory at Rocket Park area. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of our manufacturing equipment, contributing directly to the success of Blue Origin's mission.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience developing, modifying, or troubleshooting industrial CNC control systems (e.g., Siemens 840D-SL, FANUC 30i/31i/32i).
  • 3+ years of experience with controls and automation software development environments (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, FANUC PMC, etc.).
  • 3+ years of experience with common automation control systems (e.g., PLCs, Robots, CNC).
  • Familiarity with industrial safety systems (e.g., Siemens SI, FANUC DCS).
  • Understanding of Functional Safety.
  • A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
  • Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols (e.g., Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
  • Experience with IIoT protocols and platforms (e.g., MTConnect, OPC-UA).
  • Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnosis, troubleshooting and modification of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and safety control systems.
  • Diagnosis, troubleshooting and modification of program logic.
  • Connect and integrate new and existing equipment into Blue networks to support IIoT initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the Factory Automation team to optimize existing automated equipment.

Benefits

  • 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.

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