Manufacturing Controls Engineer

About the position

As a Manufacturing Controls Engineer at Ursa Major, you will help drive the design, implementation, and upkeep of custom automation tools and SCADA connectivity through our rocket engine manufacturing processes, test infrastructure, and facility. You will be highly collaborative with Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering, Safety, and Digital Operations teams. The role will focus on development of new test systems, retrofits, and results databasing. PLC programming, HMI development, electrical panel design, and instrumentation integration will be key. You will implement solutions that enable plant connectivity and real-time decision making with a focus on operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of subassembly function, assembly, and test requirements to establish workflow and data collection requirements
• Understand specification and design to deploy automated production systems
• Provide input on product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Follow internal controls standards and requirements documentation
• Produce safety-first PLC code & HMIs for production with a focus on operator experience and provide troubleshooting and diagnostics dashboards
• Code in an organized, commented, and maintainable manner
• Developed code blocks are to be designed for reuse with standardized devices
• Program and configure facility automation and SCADA applications, connecting to standard networking and databasing configurations
• Create electrical schematics and oversee the build of new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant
• Select electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers

Requirements

• 1+ years experience working with industrial automation hardware and software
• Experience with Siemens PLCs or similar (Allen Bradley, Beckoff, B&R, etc.)
• Experience developing in Ignition or similar (Wonderwear, Thingworx, Grafana, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs.)

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors' Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent technical experience
• Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
• Experience completing system LOPA
• Experience developing safety-monitored controls for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
• Experience in hardware-focused organization with hands on hardware production, development, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Experience developing recipe engines, allowing engineers to enter new automated routines without altering base code
• Understanding or experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Experience working with hazardous materials, high pressures, and cryogenic systems

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
• Equity Grants in the Company