PLC Controls Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing
$120,000–$160,000 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead electrical and controls architecture for industrial robotic automation systems, designing panels, wiring layouts, and schematics using AutoCAD. Program Siemens PLCs and HMIs via TIA Portal, configure motion control sequences, and integrate sensors, vision systems, and field devices into complete automation cells. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to commission equipment, troubleshoot controls issues, and support customer deployments while defining technical requirements for outsourced assemblies. Requires Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in controls engineering, and expert Siemens PLC experience. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; willing to travel up to 25%.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 6+ years of professional experience in controls engineering, automation, or industrial electrical systems
- Strong experience designing industrial electrical control systems and panel layouts
- Expert-level Siemens PLC programming experience using TIA Portal
- Experience developing HMI applications for industrial equipment
- Strong understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols
- Proficiency creating electrical schematics and documentation in AutoCAD
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
- Solid understanding of control systems, motion control, and industrial automation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating across engineering disciplines
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing robotic automation systems for aerospace or defense manufacturing
- Background supporting low-volume or high-mix manufacturing environments
- Experience programming industrial robots, with Fanuc experience preferred
- Experience with additional robot platforms such as Yaskawa
- Knowledge of UL and CE electrical design standards
- Experience integrating mechanical and electrical assemblies
- Manufacturing process knowledge including welding, drilling, fastening, material handling, or pick-and-place automation
- Experience developing engineering standards, electrical design guidelines, and PLC coding standards
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