Aerospace Controls Engineer: PLC/CNC Automation Lead

Ascent Aerospace; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace in Michigan seeks a senior engineer to lead programming, commissioning, and testing of automated assembly equipment. You will design PLC logic, CNC programming, and drive configuration, and represent the company during critical commissioning at client sites.

The role requires systems engineering knowledge, travel up to 50%, and collaboration with a team to deliver turnkey aerospace tooling solutions. ITAR compliance applies.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience in C# Programming language is preferred.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for automated controls system design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
• Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software.
• Support installation, commissioning, and production support of the systems at various customer facilities.
• Completes the design of complex systems that integrate both hardware and software controls elements.
• Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Work with other integration engineers on researching new technologies which can be applied to aerospace applications to improve system design and performance.
• Reviews Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and Customers.
• Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies.
• Any additional duties assigned by management.

Skills

Electrical power and distribution

MS Office

C# Programming

US Person (ITAR)

Education

BA or BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering

Job description

Ascent Aerospace in Michigan seeks a senior engineer to lead programming, commissioning, and testing of automated assembly equipment. You will design PLC logic, CNC programming, and drive configuration, and represent the company during critical commissioning at client sites.

The role requires systems engineering knowledge, travel up to 50%, and collaboration with a team to deliver turnkey aerospace tooling solutions. ITAR compliance applies.