Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

20 hours ago


Redondo Beach, California, United States Impulse Space Full time
Job Title: Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

At Impulse Space, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation and Controls Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Propulsion Engineering department, you will be responsible for designing and commissioning industrial machinery and systems for R&D, test, and production.

Responsibilities:
  • Own all aspects of equipment design from concept to commissioning
  • Generate necessary schematics and documentation for electrical and fluid systems
  • Architect, write, and debug software for PLCs in TwinCAT
  • Programming of various industrial controls hardware
  • Selecting of application-specific hardware
  • Development of HMIs for diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Work with end users to ensure equipment meets design intent
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
  • 5+ years of professional work in a relevant field
  • 4+ years of experience working with PLC systems
  • 4+ years of experience working on control systems and industrial machines
  • 2+ years of experience working on industrial safety systems
Preferred Skills:
  • Object-oriented programming in structured text per IEC
  • Schematic design with EPlan
  • 3D control panel design with EPlan ProPanel
  • Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
  • Understanding of ISO 13849, ANSI B11, or IEC 61508 safety standards
  • Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79 standards
  • Familiarity with industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, IO-Link, etc.
Additional Information:

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity.



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