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Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Impulse - Redondo Beach, CA, USA - In-office

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As a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer at Impulse, you will own the full lifecycle of industrial machinery and systems design for R&D, test, and production environments. You will work closely with a fast-paced, agile engineering team to deliver robust automation solutions. Key responsibilities include: - Own all aspects of equipment design from concept through requirements definition to commissioning - Generate electrical and fluid system schematics in EPlan to required industry standards - Write and debug PLC software in TwinCAT that is maintainable, scalable, and production-ready - Program various industrial controls hardware including VFDs, motor starters, PLCs, and related systems - Select application-specific hardware such as circuit protection devices, VFDs, motion systems, and robots - Develop user-friendly HMIs that support both operational control and diagnostics/troubleshooting - Collaborate with end users to ensure equipment meets design intent and operational requirements Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field - 5+ years of work experience in manufacturing, test, or R&D environments - 5+ years of PLC programming experience

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