Controls Engineer

From the posting

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of industrial control systems and automation solutions. This role supports manufacturing, testing, and operational processes by developing reliable control architectures, programming PLCs and HMIs, integrating automation equipment, and troubleshooting complex electrical and control system issues. The Controls Engineer works closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve system performance, safety, quality, and productivity. This position reports to the Director of Integration Tooling.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Development

Design and develop control systems for automated equipment, machinery, and industrial processes.

Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and system documentation.

Develop control architecture utilizing PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, motion controllers, and industrial networks.

Specify and select control system hardware, sensors, actuators, drives, and instrumentation.

Programming & Integration …

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