Automation Controls Engineer II: Factory Automation Innovator

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced controls engineer to design, implement, and deploy automated manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency. You will integrate new equipment, debug PLC/robot programs, and support SCADA applications, collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Candidates should bring 5–10 years in automation, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell, and a strong ability to read electrical and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience with automation control systems (PLC, robotics, CNC).
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and communicate clearly with partners.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of new automated equipment into the manufacturing ecosystem and modification of electrical/safety systems.
• Debug and modification of PLC and robot programs.
• Support commissioning of SCADA applications (Ignition, Kepware, AWS, etc.).

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

CNC machines

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Python

C#

Education

B.S. in Mechanical / Electrical / Controls or related engineering

Tools

SCADA (Ignition)

Electrical drawings

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced controls engineer to design, implement, and deploy automated manufacturing solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency. You will integrate new equipment, debug PLC/robot programs, and support SCADA applications, collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Candidates should bring 5–10 years in automation, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell, and a strong ability to read electrical and