Senior Automation Controls Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Automation Controls Engineer integrating industrial controls and automation systems at Blue Origin. Collaborating across applications, designs, and stakeholders for scalable manufacturing solutions.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $254,275 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and integrating industrial control systems, including PLC and HMI programming, control system architecture, and safety system design. Proven ability to lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring seamless integration of various manufacturing technologies.

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PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingControl System Architecture DesignIndustrial Safety System DesignAutomation System Integration

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Hard Skills

Control System ArchitecturePLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingNetwork Topology DesignI/O DistributionSafety Systems DesignMulti-Platform Communication ProtocolsOffline Simulation DevelopmentOnline DebuggingFactory Acceptance Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical SupportLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Automated Manufacturing EquipmentIndustrial ControlsRobotsCNC MachinesMaterial Handling Systems

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronicsControls EngineeringFunctional Safety Devices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with applications engineers in the development of conceptual automated manufacturing equipment
Provide controls architecture input and feedback from concept through detailed design
Design control system architectures including network topology, I/O distribution, safety systems, and communication protocols
Lead industrial controls and electrical design of bespoke automation systems
Develop offline simulations of automated systems to validate control logic, robot paths, cycle times, and system behavior
Transition from offline development to online debugging and commissioning of PLC, HMI, robot, and similar industrial controls programs from scratch
Integrate auxiliary equipment, machines, and tools into unified control systems
Work with panel fabricators and field installation teams; provide technical support during system integration and commissioning
Lead factory and site acceptance testing
Lead the build, installation, commissioning, and start-up of automated manufacturing systems
Create and deliver controls documentation packages including sequence of operations, I/O lists, network diagrams, and program documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or related engineering field
Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience developing and integrating industrial controls and automation systems from scratch
PLC and HMI programming as core competencies
Control system architecture design (network topology, I/O distribution, safety systems, multi-platform communication protocols)
Broad exposure to industrial automation platforms such as robots, material handling systems, CNC machine integration, NDT, assembly, testing, and process tools
Demonstrated ability to interpret and review electrical and mechanical drawings
Experience with industrial safety system design including functional safety devices, safety PLCs, and safety-rated circuits
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.