Automation Controls Engineer

Join Hadrian, a cutting-edge manufacturing company, as an Automation Controls Engineer. In this role, you will design and optimize control systems for our factory automation platform, working alongside mechanical engineers, software architects, and manufacturing teams. Your designs will encompass motion control, pneumatics, multi-axis robotics, integrated safety systems, industrial networking, and modern software architectures. You will also oversee equipment deployment, develop reusable control libraries, and troubleshoot electrical systems. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Design and optimize control systems for factory automation, including motion control, pneumatics, multi-axis robotics, and integrated safety systems.
• Oversee equipment deployment from design through commissioning in production environments, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Develop reusable control libraries and frameworks to standardize equipment design across the organization, and troubleshoot and optimize electrical systems.

• We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of mechanical systems, real-time control, and software architecture
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming and control (Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA)
• Working knowledge of automated equipment safety systems and protocols (TwinSAFE, SIMATIC Safety, FSoE, PROFIsafe, etc.)
• Proficiency programming on different industrial control platforms (Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Siemens S7 preferred)
• 5+ years designing and deploying automated industrial equipment
• Direct exposure to industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, ADS, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (electro-mechanical preferred) or equivalent experience
• Strong collaborative skills working effectively with mechanical, software, manufacturing engineers, and build technicians
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical systems for equipment (24VDC through 480VAC)
• Demonstrated ability in industrial motion control (servo tuning, VFD configuration, axis coordination)
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here
• Modern software revision control & CI/CD practices (Git, Copia, Jenkins, etc.)
• Deep understanding of various core manufacturing technologies (pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining, assembly, etc.)
• A taste for fast-paced environments, aggressive goals, and bringing fresh ideas to attack unique manufacturing challenges
• Experience with relational and time-series databases (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)
• Exposure to machine vision systems for robotic guidance, metrology, or quality inspection
• A forward-looking, object oriented approach to industrial software development
• Ability to program in a variety of modern software languages (Python, JS, Rust, C#, etc.)