Job: Senior Controls Engineer

Industry: Additive Manufacturing

Location: Texas/California

Salary: Competitive

A world-class materials and machine manufacturer, working in the Additive Manufacturing industry are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join their team, either in Texas or California. This position centers around integrating 3D printers – the printers themselves, and the processes that make them great.

The role in question will see you working extensively with support and programming of coordinated-motion. As well as this, you’ll be programming using C++, C, C#, .net, and PLCOpen. The company is also looking for someone with experience of advanced motion controls and knowledge of sensing and instrumentation.

Other responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of communication protocols as CANOpen, TCP/IP, UDP
• Knowledge of Fieldbus systems: CAN bus, EtherCAT a plus
• Demonstrated skills for automation design and optimization.
• Develop system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
• Understanding of general electrical drawings
• Strong skills on software version control and project documentation
• Develop HiL test procedures based on requirements

What you’ll need:

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CS (with hardware experience)
• Extensive experience in design/build/test
• CAD (SolidWorks preferred, 2Khrs minimum) – part/assembly/draft/BOM + simulation/FEA (mechanical, thermal, EM)
• Strong knowledge of mechatronics and components – bearings, motors, encoders, controllers, dynamic structures
• Git for Version Control
• Agile methodology is a plus
• Self-motivated and self-directed - comfortable working in a lean, fast, agile team

• Good English communication skills – Mandarin, Japanese, German, Spanish a plus
• Ability to travel domestically 3-5 days per month. 2-3 international trips per year may be required.

The Package:

• Opportunity to participate in an employee stock program
• Discretional vacation/holiday time
• Visa assistance