Automation and Controls Engineer III

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in space exploration seeks automation and controls professionals to join their Manufacturing Automation team. The role involves enhancing manufacturing processes through automation, collaborating with data science teams, and ensuring high-quality systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in automation software and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

Relocation provided

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonus

Education Support Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience with common automation software development languages.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong skills for design and process simplification.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives to improve manufacturing processes through automation.
• Collaborate with data-science teams for control system development.
• Design and modify PLC and Robot programs.

Skills

Automation

Controls

Communication

Design

Education

A.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley Control Logix

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 diverse 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, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations - Manufacturing Automation, which is comprised of Automation, Tooling, and Maintenance. The role is specific to the Factory Automation Development Team.

Our mission is to revolutionize manufacturing at Blue Origin by building a world leading Manufacturing Automation organization.By blending proven and cutting edge manufacturing technologies with a relentless drive to develop, deploy and support high quality systems, we are enabling Blue Origin to realize our vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

We are a world leading Manufacturing Automation organization that is revolutionizing manufacturing at Blue Origin. By blending proven and cutting edge manufacturing technologies with a relentless drive to develop, deploy and support high quality systems, we are enabling Blue Origin to realize our vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

Our team is looking for outstanding, highly motivated, automation and controls professionals who love listening to our customers, working as a team, and proactively taking the lead whenever vital.

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• In person, on-site role with very little travel
• Shifts available:
  • A-Shift, Flexible Working Hours
• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation; accomplish the technical architecture, roadmap and implementation

• Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams to pair control system development with IOT analytics, developing closed-loop data-driven enhancements to sophisticated manufacturing systems

• Electrical design and modification of industrial control and safety systems

• Design and modification of PLC and Robot programs

• Design of process control systems (Torque Tools, Machine Vision, etc.)

• Design and development of data collection solutions

• Support the development of SCADA applications (Ignition, Kepware, AWS, etc.)

• Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years experience with common automation software development languages (ex. Ladder, ST, C/C++)

• 6+ years experience with controls and automation software development environments (ex. Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix)

• 3+ years experience with 'from scratch' software development used in automated tooling or equipment

• A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings

• Strong skills for design and process simplification

• Ability to communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners

• An understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• 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

• A.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, or other relevant engineering field - or equivalent certifications spanning multiple disciplines in a directly related field, complimented by significant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with various control system and equipment safety standards such as IEC 61131, ANSI B11, NFPA 79, and RIA 15.06
• Experience with writing and developing software in a high-level language such as Python or C#.
• Experience with NC programming of automated systems such as G-code, TP, Karel
• Excellent technical writing, grammar, and presentation experience
• Experience with electrical verification of machines
• Experience in defining, implementing, and maintaining controls code from source control
• Hands on experience with multiple common manufacturing and assembly processes, CNC machines, metrology systems (laser tracking), and inspection
• Experience with electrical design for industrial control systems using system such as AutoCAD Electrical

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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