Automation & Controls Specialist

Impulse Space • Redondo Beach, CA

13h • $100,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Automation & Controls Specialist at Impulse, you will be responsible for the execution and integration of industrial automation and controls systems. This role is hands-on and technical, with ownership of electrical installation, controls programming, system bring-up, and close collaboration with engineering on machine and test system development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
• 7+ years working on electrical control systems
• 1+ years working on pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years' proven experience with EPlan and PLC-based control systems (TwinCAT preferred)
• 10+ years of work in a relevant field (manufacturing/test/R&D)
• Strong experience supporting systems up to 480 VAC
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Responsibilities

• Own electrical and controls execution for assigned machines, production equipment, or test systems
• Install, wire, and modify industrial controls hardware in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards
• Program and configure industrial controls hardware, including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, and related devices
• Lead controls system bring-up, checkout, and validation activities
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues
• Review electrical schematics; create and own redlines and drive updates back into released drawings
• Collaborate with engineering on control architecture, device selection, and design improvements
• Use EPlan to generate reports, manufacturing data, and documentation
• Provide technical guidance to technicians on wiring practices and troubleshooting
• Maintain the electrical shop, tools, consumables, and controls hardware inventory
• Document work performed and update assigned tasks or project tracking

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED