Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Berthoud, CO

Job Description

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Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.

Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

As a Senior 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
Collaborate throughout the specification, design, and deployment of automated production systems as the primary automation and controls stakeholder
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Contribute to 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 must be well organized, commented, and maintainable
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 complianSelect electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllersf

Requirements:

5+ 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
Demonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time
Experience developing safety-monitored controls for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
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.)

Preferred Experience:

Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent technical experience
Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
Experience completing system LOPA
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

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $145,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt.

Benefits Include:

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

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.

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