Automation & Controls Engineer, Manufacturing 4.0

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer for advanced manufacturing automation. You will architect, implement, and harden digital backbones connecting PLCs, HMIs, edge gateways, and data analytics across a global footprint.

You will design control systems for manufacturing, integrate machine vision, and drive AI-enabled optimization while collaborating with PLM/MES teams. US citizenship and clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering or STEM with relevant experience.
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 PLC programming and machine vision.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics and multiple PLC brands.
• Ability to design control systems and dashboards for manufacturing.
• Security clearance eligibility and US citizenship may apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on PLCs, robotics, and equipment.
• Develop and modernize control systems and data dashboards.
• Collaborate across PMs and engineering to meet schedule and safety standards.
• Support manufacturing automation and IIoT initiatives.

Skills

PLC programming

Machine vision

Fanuc robotics

Siemens controls

HMI

AI applications

Python

C++

Data dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens Step 7

OMRON

Beckhoff

Allen Bradley

Cognex

Keyence

Fanuc Vision

AutoCAD electrical

Job description

Northrop Grumman in the United States seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer for advanced manufacturing automation. You will architect, implement, and harden digital backbones connecting PLCs, HMIs, edge gateways, and data analytics across a global footprint.

You will design control systems for manufacturing, integrate machine vision, and drive AI-enabled optimization while collaborating with PLM/MES teams. US citizenship and clearances may apply.