Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing
Northrop Grumman · Corinne, UT · 5 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$79k–$119k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Programming & Integration
- Integrate equipment for robotics, PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, and other instrumentation.
- Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to control a variety of processes, machine tools, and robotics (Allen Bradley preferred).
- Develop and maintain HMI applications to support safe and efficient operations.
- Program variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servos for a wide range of motor control applications.
- Verify functionality and safety of new and modified control programs prior to implementation.
- Contribute to and follow programming standards, best practices, and the company software development lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain accurate documentation for supported equipment.
- Work as part of a team with Electrical Design and Controls Engineers on upgrades and new control systems.
- Production Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide line stoppage support for PLC-controlled and other automated processes.
- Work with Maintenance, Operations, and other Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and controls issues.
- Support various plant control systems (e.g., presses, autoclaves, mixers), including troubleshooting, reprogramming, and implementing software enhancements in support of Operations.
- Networking & Cybersecurity
- Manage upgrades to process-related computers and industrial PCs.
- Implement secure network connections to manufacturing equipment in coordination with IT/cyber teams.
- Apply basic networking concepts (e.g., VLANs, firewall rules) to support reliable and secure industrial control systems.
- Basic Qualifications for Level 2 Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or STEM discipline plus a minimum of 2 years of technical experience.
- Strong desire to work with control processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of PLC & HMI systems and programming; Prefer Allen Bradley.
- Able to perform basic PLC programming functions with minimal supervision.
- A desire to support and improve Manufacturing processes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
- Able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Basic Qualifications for Level 3 Engineer:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in Controls Engineering – OR – Master’s of Science Degree in Engineering plus a minimum of 3 years of technical experience.
- Strong desire to work with control processes.
- Demonstrated ability to program PLC’s, VFD’s, Servo’s & HMI’s; Prefer Allen Bradley.
- Demonstrated ability to take lead role on programming projects.
- A desire to support and improve Manufacturing processes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
- Able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming: Allen Bradley Logix 5000 / Studio, Allen Bradley Factory Talk View (SE & ME), FANUC robot programming, Python, LabView, Ignition, Hardware Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC platform(s), Knowledge of basic sensors, contactors, relays, VFD, Servo, etc...
- Networking skills: VLAN, Firewall rules, Troubleshooting
- Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
- Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00