Senior Automation Controls Engineer — Space-Grade Manufacturing

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 197,529 - 276,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options for employees

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA, seeks an experienced controls engineer to enhance automated manufacturing processes. The role involves collaborating with data science teams, electrical system design, and developing control systems for manufacturing equipment. Applicants should have at least 10 years of experience in automation software development and hold a relevant engineering degree. This role is essential for advancing Blue Origin's mission of safe and efficient space flight while ensuring high-quality processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with common automation software development languages.
• 10+ years experience with controls and automation software development environments.
• Strong skills for design and process simplification.
• Ability to communicate optimally and clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation.
• Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams for enhancements to manufacturing systems.
• Electrical design and modification of industrial control and safety systems.
• Design and modification of PLC and Robot programs.

Skills

Automation software development languages

Controls and automation software development environments

Electrical design and modification skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley Control Logix

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA, seeks an experienced controls engineer to enhance automated manufacturing processes. The role involves collaborating with data science teams, electrical system design, and developing control systems for manufacturing equipment. Applicants should have at least 10 years of experience in automation software development and hold a relevant engineering degree. This role is essential for advancing Blue Origin's mission of safe and efficient space flight while ensuring high-quality processes.