Automation & Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI & R&D

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

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

The role requires a BS in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing/test/R&D, and PLC programming experience, with proficiency in IEC 61131-3 and EPlan/TwinCAT. Occasional travel and ITAR compliance may apply.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering field; required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing/test/R&D.
• 1+ year PLC programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of equipment design from concept, requirements, and commissioning.
• Generate schematics for electrical and fluid systems in EPlan to required standards.
• Write and debug software for PLCs in TwinCAT.
• Programming of various industrial controls hardware (VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, etc.).
• Select appropriate hardware (circuit protection, VFDs, motion systems, robots, etc.).
• Develop HMIs that are user-friendly for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with end users to ensure equipment meets design intent.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial controls

HMI development

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

EPlan

TwinCAT

ProPanel

Job description

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

The role requires a BS in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing/test/R&D, and PLC programming experience, with proficiency in IEC 61131-3 and EPlan/TwinCAT. Occasional travel and ITAR compliance may apply.