Senior Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a strong background in control systems. This role involves developing and improving complex control algorithms for advanced CNC systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy tackling challenging engineering problems, this position offers the chance to make significant contributions to the future of manufacturing. Join a team that values creativity and technical expertise in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware development environments.
• Strong passion and creativity in controls design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot control algorithms for CNC control and custom actuators.
• Collaborate with test teams to implement and verify control systems.

Skills

Control Systems Design

CNC Programming

Ladder Logic Coding

Microcontroller Programming

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens CNC Controls

Precision Measurement Tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Controls Engineer

Company Summary:

Continuous Composites, headquartered in downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is the industry leader of Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D). We are developing a novel manufacturing method for carbon fiber composite components, primarily for aerospace customers.

Location: This position is in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho or Seattle, Washington.

Your Role on the Team:

We are looking for an experienced and versatile Senior Controls Engineer who is excited to bring improvements to CF3D to market. The ideal candidate has experience designing, integrating, and testing complex control systems, working with hardware, software, and test teams. You should be comfortable understanding new concepts, programming and testing controls, and communicating results to the broader team. If you are a strong engineer who enjoys developing new and cutting-edge systems, we want to hear from you.

Opportunities:

1. Develop controls that work with complex toolpathing algorithms on 6- and 7-axis motion platforms.
2. Develop controls for multi-axis fiber placement heads.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (mechanical, materials, software, test) to execute multi-year product development plans.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

1. Developing, improving, and troubleshooting control algorithms for 6- and 7-axis CNC control, custom actuator control, and HMI.
2. Working with the test team to implement, verify, and troubleshoot control systems.
3. Working with a team to maintain progress on deliverables, escalating risks and issues as needed.

Desired Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, or controls engineering.
2. At least 5 years of experience in a hardware development environment.
3. Experience with Siemens CNC controls, preferably Sinumerik One.
4. Experience working with 6-axis robots and resolving motion control issues on multi-axis robotic systems.
5. Experience coding ladder logic implemented on Siemens hardware.
6. Experience coding microcontrollers, preferably in C.
7. Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
8. Experience with precision measurement tools to run experiments, record data, and interpret results.
9. Strong passion and creativity in controls design and execution.
10. Extensive experience in developing, deploying, and integrating hardware/controls/software solutions.
11. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
12. Familiarity with additive manufacturing.