Automation & Controls Engineer, Solar (Starlink)
$100,000–$117,500 year
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States
Redmond, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$100,000–$117,500 yearBachelors DegreeAerospace ServicesEnterprise
Full TimeBachelors DegreeEnterpriseAerospace Services
Job Summary
Design, build, and qualify projects spanning machine design, robotics, and manufacturing processes from ideation to production. Architect and debug PLC code, implement vision systems for robotic guidance and quality control, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics. Design user interfaces for complex machines and systems to control factory performance while maintaining ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliance. Work with cross-disciplinary teams to increase manufacturing efficiency using data-driven approaches. Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends for mission-critical deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or another STEM field
- 1+ years' experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for manufacturing (internships/co-ops can apply)
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet mission critical deadlines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Hands on experience with at least one of the specific disciplines below and interest in learning the other areas you are not yet strong in:
- Industrial Automation: Automation Hardware: PLC's, COTS Robots, servo motion, machine vision, distributed IO, pneumatic controls, etc.
- Field Bus Networking protocols: EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.
- Machinery and processes: dispenser, pick and place, fastener installation, automated bonding, thermo-compression, soldering, ultrasonic welding, temperature & position control, injection molders, die casters, etc. and design for manufacturing
- Applied Statistical Process Control and other data tools (descriptive, inferential, regression, correlation) to improve manufacturing processes
- Safely testing and commissioning integrated systems
- Software: PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text, state machines, applying Object Oriented Programming to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.
- Robotics programming, preferably ABB Rapid
- HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), SQL, C#, .NET, Python
- Industrial machine vision, Cognex Vision Pro preferred, Halcon & OpenCV acceptable
- Electrical: Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD's, motor starters, various other motion systems
- Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes
- Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
- Analog signal integrity and EMI reduction
- Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards
- Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions and little supervision
- Excited by a fast-paced environment, strong desire and ability to learn quickly and adapt
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
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