Automation and Controls Engineer

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks an Automation and Controls Engineer to design and commission industrial machinery for R&D, test and production with a fast-paced agile team.

You will own equipment design from concept to commissioning, create schematics in EPlan, program PLCs in TwinCAT, select hardware, and develop HMIs for diagnostics and troubleshooting to meet design intent.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering field (controls/electrical).
• Minimum 2+ years in manufacturing, test, or R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment design from concept to commissioning.
• Create electrical and fluid schematics in EPlan.
• Develop and debug PLC software in TwinCAT.
• Program industrial control hardware (VFDs, motors, PLCs).
• Select application-specific hardware and components.
• Develop user-friendly HMIs for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with end users to meet design intent.

Skills

PLC programming familiarity

Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)

Industrial safety

Hazard risk assessments

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

EPlan

TwinCAT

IEC 61131-3 (Structured Text)

VFDs

Profinet/EtherCAT

HMI development tools

Job description

Automation and Controls Engineer

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Reporting To: Kyle O'Rourke, Manager, Automation and Controls

Compensation: $105,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

As an Automation & Controls Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design and commissioning of industrial machinery and systems for R&D, test, and production while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of equipment design from concept, requirements, and commissioning
• Generate necessary schematics and for electrical and fluid systems in EPlan to required standards
• Write and debug software for PLCs in TwinCAT that is maintainable and scalable
• Programming of various industrial controls hardware (VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, etc.)
• Selecting of application specific hardware (circuit protection, VFDs, motion systems, robots, etc.)
• Development of HMIs that are easy to use, functional, and can be used for diagnostics & troubleshooting
• Work with end users for end users to ensure equipment meets design intent

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
• 2+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity of PLC systems
• Object oriented programming in structured text per IEC 61131-3
• Industrial Safety
• Schematic design with EPlan
• 3D Control panel design with EPlan ProPanel
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Understanding of ISO 13849, ANSI B11, or IEC 61508 safety standards
• Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79 standards
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, IO-Link, etc.
• Work with external vendors and manufacturers for sourcing hardware and solutions
• Experience with hazard risk assessments and mitigation plans

Additional Requirements

• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.