22h ago
Automation & Controls Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
$100k-$140k / year
full-timemidaerospace
π Tech Stack
πΌ About This Role
You'll be at the heart of bringing the production system to life, working side-by-side with the production and engineering team to concept, develop, and roll out automation projects for a Series C space startup. You'll own hands-on buildout and qualification of automation systems across the production line.
π― What You'll Do
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure seamless production automation across hardware and control layers
- Design and develop production tooling electromechanical automation assemblies
- Own hands-on buildout, activation, and qualification of automation and controls projects
- Implement HMI strategy and PLC automation for repeatable machine operation
- Understand build flow and implement strategies to increase takt rate and first pass yield
π Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or hands-on engineering environment
- Strong hands-on aptitude and willingness to work directly with hardware
- Exposure to precision assembly or electromechanical integration processes
β¨ Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with industrial automation hardware controls (PLC/HMI/Robotics)
- Exposure to space, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
- Experience designing automation systems for manufacturability
π Benefits & Perks
- π° Equity in the company
- ποΈ Paid time off
- π©Ί Medical/dental/vision coverage
- πΆ Paid parental leave
- π Life insurance
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