Controls Development Engineer

Description

• Produce electrical one-line diagrams and schematics for automated manufacturing equipment; support integration with the factory’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and set up equipment reporting to track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other critical machine data
• Implement safety systems that comply with ANSI, ISO, and OSHA standards for high-volume manufacturing equipment to ensure operational safety and regulatory adherence
• Troubleshoot down equipment, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence and ensure sustained manufacturing uptime and efficiency
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and improve both existing and new testing processes; work across technical teams to understand product integration within pulsed power circuits to optimize test processes aligned with Helion’s top-level generator goals
• Design, scale, and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being produced for the first time, including the development of automation system architecture and standards for deployment across multiple production lines
• Collaborate with machine suppliers on high-level equipment design and functionality; support design reviews, acceptance testing, and equipment buyoff to ensure seamless integration into manufacturing operations

Requirements

• Ability to apply physics-based first principles to challenge design requirements and underlying assumptions, driving better engineering outcomes
• Experienced in programming industrial robots, including systems such as Fanuc and Kuka
• Skilled in designing safety systems for automated machines, with relevant experience or qualifications in safety compliance and risk mitigation
• Strong communication skills with proven success influencing cross-functional partners and building effective partnerships with supply chain and production teams
• Proficient in electrical schematic design and PLC programming using ladder logic, function block, or structured text (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with manufacturing controls in high-volume manufacturing environments

Benefits

• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Annual wellness stipend
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance