Impulse Space
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer
$150K–$185K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in a relevant field and 5+ years of PLC programming; preferred: 7+ years in a relevant field.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Designs and commissions industrial machinery and control systems for R&D, testing, and production.
What you'll do
- Own equipment design from concept and requirements through commissioning.
- Create electrical and fluid-system schematics and develop PLC software and HMIs.
- Select and program industrial controls hardware, and work with end users to ensure equipment meets design intent.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
- 5+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D).
- 5+ years of PLC programming experience.
- Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as needed.
Nice to have
- Object-oriented programming in structured text per IEC 61131-3; schematic or 3D control panel design with EPlan.
- Experience with industrial safety standards, protocols, troubleshooting, or hazard risk assessments.
Pay
USD $150,000 - $185,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
EPlan, TwinCAT, PLCs, VFDs, EPlan ProPanel, IEC 61131-3, EtherCAT, Profinet
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