Senior Factory Automation Controls Engineer

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin Space Coast, FL seeks an Automation Controls Engineer III to design, develop, and integrate controls for custom automation, including robotic cells and special machines. You'll program PLCs, build electrical cabinets, and collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure system performance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in automation design, ECAD/PLC proficiency, and experience with robotics; travel for deployments is possible. A strong hands-on approach is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical and software design for automation, robotics, or industrial equipment environment.
• 3+ years designing and supporting automation equipment with new processes and automation technologies.
• ECAD (AutoCAD Electrical, ePlan) and Automation Software (TIA Portal, Studio 5000, TwinCAT, WinCC).
• Experience with PLCs and coding for Siemens, Beckhoff, Rockwell platforms.
• Strong machine design, motion systems and pneumatic actuators understanding.
• Experience with machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly.
• Experience with robotic systems (e.g., KUKA, FANUC, ABB) and system integration.
• Knowledge of safety and ergonomic standards for industrial automation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for support and installs.
• Experience in fast-paced, custom automation environments.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem solving; attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical panels and software for automation equipment, including tooling and robotic cells.
• Create schematics and diagrams using ECAD.
• Develop BOMs, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Program and configure controls and automation devices out of the box.
• Design, program and integrate robotic systems and external axes.
• Provide production support to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with customer, tooling, project management, and manufacturing teams to define requirements.
• Ensure designs meet functional requirements, manufacturability, safety codes, and guidelines.
• Participate in design reviews, prototyping, testing, and system integration.
• Support fabrication, assembly, and installation phases of projects.
• Provide life cycle, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer interface support.
• Research and apply new devices and technologies to improve performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Support initiatives to improve manufacturing process reliability and efficiency.
• Improve existing systems for optimal performance and reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and process simulations.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation software

PLC programming

ECAD (AutoCAD Electrical)

ePlan

TIA Portal

Studio 5000

TwinCAT

Robotics integration

Motion systems

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation or related field

Tools

Ignition

WinCC

FactoryTalk

Job description

Blue Origin Space Coast, FL seeks an Automation Controls Engineer III to design, develop, and integrate controls for custom automation, including robotic cells and special machines. You'll program PLCs, build electrical cabinets, and collaborate with mechanical teams to ensure system performance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in automation design, ECAD/PLC proficiency, and experience with robotics; travel for deployments is possible. A strong hands-on approach is required.