Factory Automation Integration Engineer II

$115,290 - $161,406/Yr

Blue Origin - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Factory Automation Integration Engineer II at Blue Origin is responsible for integrating new automated equipment into the manufacturing ecosystem, enhancing the safety, quality, and efficiency of manufacturing processes. This role requires a commitment to safety and collaboration, as well as a passion for innovation in space exploration. The engineer will work on the design, implementation, and deployment of systems and technologies that support the delivery of Blue Origin rockets and systems.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.