Factory Automation Integration Engineer II

Blue Origin - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Factory Automation Integration Engineer II at Blue Origin plays a crucial role in enhancing the manufacturing processes for space vehicles. This position focuses on integrating automated equipment, modifying electrical systems, and supporting the commissioning of SCADA applications. The engineer will work collaboratively within a diverse team to innovate and implement robust hardware and software solutions that improve safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing, ultimately contributing to the company's vision of enabling millions of people to live and work in space.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of new automated equipment into the manufacturing ecosystem at Blue.
• Modify electrical systems of industrial control and safety systems.
• Debug and modify PLC and Robot programs.
• Support the commissioning of SCADA applications (Ignition, Kepware, AWS, etc.).
• Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience with common automation control systems (e.g., PLCs, Robots, CNC).
• 3+ years experience with controls and automation software development environments (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix).
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong skills for design and process simplification.
• Ability to communicate optimally, clearly, and with humility to partners.
• Understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion.

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, or other relevant engineering field.
• Familiarity 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.