Blue Origin
spaceflight
SeniorAutomationControlsEngineer
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“Senior Automation Controls Engineer at Blue Origin. Skills: Automation Controls Engineering, Software Development (Ladder, ST, C/C++, Python, C#), Control System Design, PLC and Robot Programming, SCADA Applications, Manufacturing Process Improvement. Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes. Accomplish technical architecture, roadmap and implementation”
What You'll Achieve.
Continuously improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of our manufacturing processes; Drive the delivery of Blue Origin rockets and systems
Industry & Context.
Functionally decompose sophisticated problems into simple, straightforward solutions
Must be a U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident (i. e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum., Background Check required for all positions, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years experience with common automation software development languages (ex. Ladder, ST, C/C++), 10+ years experience with controls and automation software development environments (ex. Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix), 10+ years experience with 'from scratch' software development used in automated tooling or equipment, A demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings, skills for design and process simplification, Ability to communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners, An understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication
Nice to Have
B. S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, or other relevant engineering field, Familiar with various control system and equipment safety standards such as IEC 61131, ANSI B11, NFPA 79, and RIA 15. 06, Experience with writing and developing software in a high-level language such as Python or C#, Experience with NC programming of automated systems such as G-code, TP, Karel, Excellent technical writing, grammar, and presentation experience, Experience with electrical verification of machines, Experience in defining, implementing, and maintaining controls code from source control, Hands on experience with multiple common manufacturing and assembly processes, CNC machines, metrology systems (laser tracking), and inspection, Experience with electrical design for industrial control systems using systems such as AutoCAD Electrical
What You'll Do.
Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes
Accomplish technical architecture
roadmap and implementation
Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams to pair control system development with IOT analytics
Develop closed-loop data-driven enhancements to sophisticated manufacturing systems
Electrical design and modification of industrial control and safety systems
Design and modification of PLC and Robot programs
Design of process control systems (Torque Tools
Design and development of data collection solutions
Support the development of SCADA applications (Ignition
Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment
Functionally decompose sophisticated problems into simple
straightforward solutions
Share knowledge in performance
enterprise system architecture
and engineering standard methodologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams; Communicate effectively with partners
Communication Scope
Communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners; Excellent technical writing, grammar, and presentation experience
Process & Methodology
Technical architecture, Roadmap implementation
Full Job Description
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and require your commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Our team is looking for outstanding, highly motivated, solutions developers who love listening to our customers, working as a team, and proactively taking the lead whenever vital. Our mission is to innovate and build scalable and robust hardware and software solutions in the manufacturing environment. These solutions drive the delivery of Blue Origin rockets and systems. Participate in the design, implementation, and deployment of pioneering systems and technologies to continuously improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of our manufacturing processes. Functionally decompose sophisticated problems into simple, straightforward solutions. Share knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering standard methodologies. We are looking for someone to apply their expansive controls engineering expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to scale a
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