Aerospace Controls Lead — Site Automation

Colonial Group

Palmdale (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a technical site lead for a state-of-the-art aircraft assembly line. You will program, commission, and test equipment modifications, and provide escalation support for complex automation issues.

You will design PLC logic, HMI, and drive configurations, contributing from concept through production while representing the company professionally. The role requires expertise in Siemens automation, PLC/HMI development, and collaboration across engineering teams, with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor-level engineering degree required or equivalent.
  • Experience with Siemens automation architecture preferred.
  • Export Control compliance: US Person required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation control system design, programming, simulation, testing, and startup.
  • Provide escalation support for debugging complex automation issues on production equipment.
  • Design and document PLC and HMI software for upgrades to existing equipment.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and production activities.
  • Develop company standards for consistent project execution.
  • Collaborate with integration engineers on new technologies for aerospace applications.

Skills

Problem solving
Project Execution
Interpersonal Skills
Oral communication
Written Communications
Planning/organizing
Adaptability
Dependability
Safety and security
Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering

Tools

Siemens Simatic Manager
TIA Portal
Siemens 840D or Sinumerik ONE CNC
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)

Job description

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a technical site lead for a state-of-the-art aircraft assembly line. You will program, commission, and test equipment modifications, and provide escalation support for complex automation issues.

You will design PLC logic, HMI, and drive configurations, contributing from concept through production while representing the company professionally. The role requires expertise in Siemens automation, PLC/HMI development, and collaboration across engineering teams, with

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