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Controls Engineer

AST SpaceMobile
Midland, USA
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • System Design & Development
  • Design and develop control systems for automated equipment, machinery, and industrial processes.
  • Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and system documentation.
  • Develop control architecture utilizing PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, motion controllers, and industrial networks.
  • Specify and select control system hardware, sensors, actuators, drives, and instrumentation.
  • Programming & Integration
  • Program, test, and commission PLCs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Schneider Electric.
  • Develop and maintain HMI and SCADA interfaces.
  • Integrate robotic systems, servo drives, vision systems, and industrial communication protocols.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, DeviceNet, and other industrial networks.
  • Testing & Commissioning
  • Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
  • Support startup, commissioning, and validation of automated systems.
  • Develop test plans and verification procedures.
  • Troubleshoot system issues during installation and operation.
  • Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
  • Diagnose and resolve control system failures and automation-related issues.
  • Implement process improvements to increase system reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
  • Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
  • Maintain control system backups, software revisions, and technical documentation.
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
  • Participate in risk assessments and machine safety reviews.
  • Design and implement safety interlocks, emergency stop circuits, and safeguarding systems.
  • Support regulatory and quality audits as required.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience programming PLCs and HMIs.
  • Strong understanding of electrical control systems and industrial automation.
  • Ability to read and create electrical schematics and technical drawings.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and automation systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Safety Awareness
  • Adaptability
  • Working Conditions
  • Manufacturing floor
  • Must wear PPE while working in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to travel on occasion (10%) to include working in at different site(s) as business needs arise
  • Occasional support during equipment installations, commissioning activities, and production outages.
  • Ability to work around industrial equipment and machinery while following all safety requirements.
  • Must lift up to 50 lbs. while testing or inspecting materials as needed
  • This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
  • AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience programming PLCs and HMIs.
  • Strong understanding of electrical control systems and industrial automation.
  • Ability to read and create electrical schematics and technical drawings.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and automation systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Safety Awareness
  • Adaptability
  • Working Conditions
  • Manufacturing floor
  • Must wear PPE while working in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to travel on occasion (10%) to include working in at different site(s) as business needs arise
  • Occasional support during equipment installations, commissioning activities, and production outages.
  • Ability to work around industrial equipment and machinery while following all safety requirements.
  • Must lift up to 50 lbs. while testing or inspecting materials as needed
  • This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
  • AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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