Senior Automation & Controls Engineer Redondo Beach

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to own the design and commissioning of industrial machinery for R&D, test, and production within a fast-paced, agile team.

You will lead equipment design from concept through commissioning, develop schematics in EPlan, and program PLCs in TwinCAT, ensuring robust, scalable control systems and effective diagnostics for end users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/test/R&D and PLC programming experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and industrial control hardware.

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 PLC software in TwinCAT for maintainable, scalable controls.
• Program industrial controls hardware (VFDs, motor starters, PLCs).
• Develop HMIs for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with end users to ensure equipment meets design intent.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Schematic design

Industrial safety

VFDs/motion systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

TwinCAT

EPlan

EPlan ProPanel

IEC 61131-3

Job description

Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $160,000 - $185,000 / year

Description

As a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design and commissioning of industrial machinery and systems for R&D, test, and production while working closely with a fast-paced, agile team.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of equipment design from concept, requirements, and commissioning
• Generate necessary schematics and for electrical and fluid systems in EPlan to required standards
• Write and debug software for PLCs in TwinCAT that is maintainable and scalable
• Programming of various industrial controls hardware (VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, etc.)
• Selecting of application specific hardware (circuit protection, VFDs, motion systems, robots, etc.)
• Development of HMIs that are easy to use, functional, and can be used for diagnostics & troubleshooting
• Work with end users for end users to ensure equipment meets design intent

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
• 5+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
• 5+ years of PLC programming experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
• Familiarity of PLC systems
• Object oriented programming in structured text per IEC 61131-3
• Industrial Safety
• Schematic design with EPlan
• 3D Control panel design with EPlan ProPanel
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Understanding of ISO 13849, ANSI B11, or IEC 61508 safety standards
• Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79 standards
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, IO-Link, etc.
• Work with external vendors and manufacturers for sourcing hardware and solutions
• Experience with hazard risk assessments and mitigation plans

Additional Requirements

• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.