Automation & Controls Engineer for High-Volume 3D Printing

United States Digital Space LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer for Raptor Manufacturing Systems. You will design, wire, and commission safety logic and motion-controlled systems for 3D additive printers, enabling high-volume production to reach ambitious space exploration goals.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, HMI development, and adherence to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety standards, with opportunities for training technicians and engineers and advancing manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and commissioning.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects including initial design ideation, machine commissioning and proof of rate capability, and hand-off to operations.
• Develop training programs for technicians and engineers.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on maintainable, reusable code for high-volume manufacturing.
• Implement ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant safety systems to keep the factory safe.
• Generate simple, intuitive HMI screens to simplify complex machines.
• Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations.
• Troubleshoot, root cause, and repair electronics and electrical components on a tight production schedule.
• Create schedules and budgets and motivate the team to achieve them.

Tools

EPLAN

KiCad

Altium Designer

Eagle

Xpedition

LTspice

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer for Raptor Manufacturing Systems. You will design, wire, and commission safety logic and motion-controlled systems for 3D additive printers, enabling high-volume production to reach ambitious space exploration goals.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, HMI development, and adherence to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety standards, with opportunities for training technicians and engineers and advancing manufacturing capabilities.