Controls Engineer II (PLC)

Ursa Major Event Management & Consultancy; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major Event Management & Consultancy seeks a Controls Engineer II (PLC) to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of automated propulsion production equipment. You will integrate motion systems, PLCs, and SCADA across multi-campus facilities, collaborating with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Safety, and product owners.

Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and safety-first design is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in an engineering field; Mechatronic/chemical/mechanical preferred.
• Experience designing single/multi-axis motion systems.
• Experience with test/process system design or related role.
• Experience working with PLCs (Siemens S7 or other).
• Ability to work with personnel-operated and unattended equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated production equipment and facilities.
• Integrate motion systems and third-party solutions into control platforms.
• Integrate PLC-based equipment into the SCADA layer.
• Participate in commissioning and field support.
• Generate electrical schematics, P&ID, manuals, and work instructions.
• Contribute to internal production equipment standards and documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion system design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Ignition SCADA & HMI

Eplan

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. We are seeking a Controls Engineer II (PLC) to help drive the design, delivery, and maintenance of custom automated equipment and facilities. Integration of motion systems, instruments, and devices across Ursa Major’s propulsion production manufacturing facility will be key. To succeed in this role, you will need to develop deep understanding of both personnel-operated and unattended processes involving hazardous materials and operations. You will be highly collaborative with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Safety, and product owners. The scope of work will be from benchtop test fixtures to facility-scale equipment, and multi-campus monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team designing safety-first systems handling hazardous fluids, powders, and energetics mixtures, as well as high pressures and voltages.
• Gain deep understanding of functional test requirements of propulsion subassemblies/components to deliver industry-leading production equipment.
• Operate as a controls stakeholder throughout conceptualization, specification, design, build, deployment and validation of automated production equipment, integrated into Ursa Major’s digital manufacturing environment.
• Participate in equipment development with consideration of product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
• Integrate motion systems and 3rd party solutions to Ursa Major control platforms.
• Integrate PLC based equipment into SCADA layer.
• Be hands-on during commissioning, working alongside engineers and technicians.
• Generate documentation including electrical schematics, P&ID, operator manuals, and work instructions for operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Contribute to internal production equipment standards and requirements documentation.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in an engineering field, Mechatronic/chemical/mechanical preferred (suitable experience may be substituted).
• Experience designing single/multi-axis, custom designed motion systems.
• Experience with test/process system design or related role.
• Experience working with PLCs (Siemens S7 or other).
• Experience developing systems for personnel-operated and unattended equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments.
• Demonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated first-principals approach to instrumentation and process equipment.
• Experience with building automation and data acquisition.
• Experience with continuous and batch process system design.
• Experience in production within ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA & HMI.
• Experience with machine network design & industrial communications.
• Experience designing industrial electrical control panels (Eplan or other).
• Experience building industrial electrical control panels.
• Experience designing and building high pressure fluid systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, ASME piping codes, and other related standards.
• Experience performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), LOPA, and System Safety and Hazards Analysis.
• Experience with equipment validation, IQ, OQ, PQ, Gauge R&R, or other.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 - $113,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

(Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.