Senior Automation Controls Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

. Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation; accomplish the technical architecture, roadmap and implementation .

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeArlington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $197,529 - $276,539 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyAWSIoTPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support initiatives to improve the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes through automation; accomplish the technical architecture, roadmap and implementation
Collaborate with data-science and analytics teams to pair control system development with IOT analytics, developing closed-loop data-driven enhancements to sophisticated manufacturing systems
Electrical design and modification of industrial control and safety systems
Design and modification of PLC and Robot programs
Design of process control systems (Torque Tools, Machine Vision, etc.)
Design and development of data collection solutions
Support the development of SCADA applications (Ignition, Kepware, AWS, etc.)
Provide production support for sophisticated manufacturing equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years experience with common automation software development languages (ex. Ladder, ST, C/C++)
10+ years experience with controls and automation software development environments (ex. Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley Control Logix)
10+ years experience with 'from scratch' software development used in automated tooling or equipment
A 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
An understanding of world-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
Desired: B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, or other relevant engineering field
Familiar 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
Experience with electrical design for industrial control systems using systems such as AutoCAD Electrical.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

LadderStructured Text (ST)CC++Siemens TIA PortalAllen Bradley Control LogixPythonC#G-codeAutoCAD Electrical

Soft Skills

communicationdesign simplificationattention to detaildedicationtechnical writingpresentation skillscollaborationhumility