Senior Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Continuous Fiber 3D Printing is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to enhance control systems for high-tech manufacturing. The role involves development, improvement, and troubleshooting of algorithms, requiring strong collaboration with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a passion for innovative controls design and a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field.
• 5 years of experience in hardware development.
• Experience with Siemens CNC controls and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot control algorithms for CNC control systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage deliverables.
• Implement and verify system functionalities with the test team.

Skills

Control Systems Design

Programming

Collaborative Skills

Troubleshooting

Creativity in Controls Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens CNC Controls

Microcontrollers

Precision Measurement Tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Senior Controls Engineer

Company Summary:

Continuous Composites, headquartered in downtown Coeur dAlene, 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

This position is in Coeur dAlene, Idaho or Seattle, Washington

Your Role on the Team:

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

Opportunities:

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

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Developing, improving, and troubleshooting control algorithms for 6- and 7-axis CNC control, custom actuator control, and HMI
• Working with the test team to implement, verify, and troubleshoot
• Working with a team to maintain progress on deliverables while knowing when to escalate risks and issues

Desired Experience:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, or controls engineering
• 5 years of experience in a hardware development environment
• Experience with Siemens CNC controls, preferably Sinumerik One
• Experience working with 6-axis robots and resolving motion control issues on multi-axis robotic systems
• Experience coding ladder logic implemented on Siemens hardware
• Experience coding microcontrollers, preferably in C
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams, as well as to collaborate with all stakeholders
• Experience with precision measurement tools to run experiments, record data, and interpret results
• Strong passion and creativity in controls design and execution
• Extensive experience in developing, deploying, and integrating novel hardware/controls/software solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Additive manufacturing familiarity