Automation Controls Engineer

Divergent 3D is on a mission to democratize the design and manufacture of vehicles. We want to enable a future where small entrepreneurial teams across the globe will bring increasingly material and energy efficient transportation solutions to market with a fraction of the capital and time.

The current auto manufacturing system is economically and environmentally broken. Divergent invented a manufacturing system that combines software, additive manufacturing, and assembly technologies to radically reduce the material, energy, time and capital required to design and build vehicles. This will transform the automotive industry from capital intensive to innovation intensive while dramatically reducing the lifecycle environmental impact of vehicles. Over the past two years, the company has been recognized for its disruptive innovation, receiving the Frost & Sullivan Innovation of the Year and the inaugural Petersen Innovation in the Automotive Industry awards as well as being named a Google Moonshot company.

Engineers at D3D have a tremendous opportunity to drive significant results through the design of new process technologies as we launch new products, and processes, and continually strive to improve performance and cost optimization. You will be working for an organization that values a strong collaboration between all Operations functions to ensure we are designing optimal manufacturing processes that are safe, cost effective, reliable and maintainable.

D3D is currently seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert on controls system architecture, design and build. The ideal candidate will understand theoretical approaches and practical implementations of these technologies in an automated manufacturing environment of various process types (e.g. processing, assembly, material handling, bonding, etc). You will be working with a team to develop innovative technological solutions for current and future applications at D3D.

Position Objectives

· Works with Manufacturing & Operations to deploy and support automation system controls in production environment.

· Manufacturing automation controls system architecture, specification, design, and build.

· Responsible for the specifying, BOMs and build of automation controls--electrical & pneumatic. Will include but not limited to PLC’s /HMI’s/ vision systems/ servo systems/ electric motors & drives/ pneumatic control & sizing/ Robotic systems & tooling/ wire & cabling/ Control cabinets/ Cable management/ machine safety/ operator safety/ lift systems/ measuring instruments).

· Controls system integration.

· Create, optimize, and debug robot programs including vision applications.

· Full development of PLC & operator interface (HMI) programs (Allen Bradley / Siemens/ B&R).

· Works with cross functional teams to determine specific process requirements.

Responsible for machine safety circuits & safety devices complying with Osha & industry standards.

· Support implementation and validation of controls systems including communication networks, touchscreens, fieldbus and robotic interface & integration.

· Maintain accurate records and documentation according to operation and quality standards.

Required Experience

· BS or MS in Electrical/Software Engineering.

· Must have prior automation and robotics knowledge and or experience (6 years + min.)

· Technical Expertise

· CAD/ eCAD experience.

· Solid interpersonal and communications skills, capable of working in startup environment with small teams and interfacing with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand system designs and the associated constraints.

· Knowledge of vehicle systems and requirements a plus

 Divergent 3D is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Our positions adhere to all statutory and regulatory requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.