Automation Controls Engineer / Senior Automation Controls Engineer at Divergent

Torrance, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • 5 years of industrial automation controls experience in dynamic environments
  • IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming experience
  • Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A standards (preferred)
  • Experience designing electrical control panels using EPlan or AutoCAD (preferred)
  • Advanced experience working with the Beckhoff TwinCAT & hardware ecosystem (preferred)
  • Advanced experience with industrial automation hardware, fieldbus interfaces and motion control (preferred)
  • Advanced industrial networking experience (preferred)
  • Experience with industrial safety systems, risk assessments and safety over fieldbus protocols, i.e. FSoE & PROFIsafe (preferred)
  • Experience developing SCADA & other factory data management platforms, industrial databases, dashboards, etc. (preferred)
  • Experience with Industrial robot platforms, offline program, and virtual commissioning (preferred)
  • Experience with industrial electrical schematic tools, such as EPlan or AutoCAD electrical (preferred)
  • Experience with standard software engineering practices, object-oriented programming, SOLID, unit testing and development tools such as GIT (preferred)
  • Technical leadership experience in defining standards, methods, processes, and training (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop PLC, HMI & SCADA software & controls architectures for the next generation of DAPS factories & factory modules
  • Contribute to automation standards, frameworks, best practices, and platform selection
  • Architect new advanced automation systems, ultimately leading to detailed design, development, and commissioning of first article factory modules
  • Develop controls systems for new and experimental processes in an R&D environment
  • Understand and steer production operations requirements for factory modules leading to increased overall factory OPE through better development of modules and factory data
  • Work closely with cross-functional technical teams to ensure that program deliverables and milestones are defined, scheduled, and executed on time and budget
  • Support engineering teams in achieving resolution of any gridlock, rather than merely report status. Must have the leadership ability and intelligence to drive hands-on execution of a highly motivated and intelligent team under intense time constraints

Skills

PLC
HMI
SCADA
Controls Architecture
Robotic Manufacturing
Industrial Automation
Factory Automation

Divergent

About Divergent

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Consulting, Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, DesignIndustries

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Relativity Space in 3D printing technology.
Potential intellectual property disputes as the 3D printing industry expands.
Rising material costs for 3D printing metals due to supply chain constraints.

Differentiation

Divergent uses 3D printing to reduce waste and increase manufacturing efficiency.
The company focuses on sustainability by reducing carbon footprint through innovative methods.
Divergent's technology caters to the rising demand for customized vehicle components.

Upsides

3D printing in automotive manufacturing is gaining traction, benefiting Divergent.
AI optimization in supply chain logistics offers Divergent operational streamlining opportunities.
The automotive industry's shift to modular design aligns with Divergent's processes.

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